MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Both front wheel arches corroding.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded.
Rear Both rear coil springs corroding.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play Track rod end. (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Both front wheel arches corroding.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded.
Rear Both rear coil springs corroding.
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Knuckle joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded.
Rear Both rear coil springs corroded.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Knuckle joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded.
Rear Both rear coil springs corroded.
Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Rear springs corroded.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Rear springs corroded.
Both headlights are opaque, beam pattern becoming poor
Child seats fitted to offside rear and nearside rear - belts not tested
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
play in nearside front inner steering rack joint
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front side lights dim, headlamps in poor condition.,
Both rear coil springs corroded
Centre rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted
Both rear coil springs corroded
Centre rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK54 OBT is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 OBT, 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 OBT registered?
AK54 OBT is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 October 2004.
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