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AK54 LKZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,506 mi
Last recorded122,506 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 LKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 122,506 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 122,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 116,825 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 111,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2014 111,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 103,296 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 5 Feb 2013 103,295 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Jan 2012 95,113 miles

Engine management light staying on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 88,140 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 88,140 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 82,348 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 56,420 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,092 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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AK54 LKZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 92,898 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK54 LKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK54 LKZ registered?

AK54 LKZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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