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AK54 OBT

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,515 mi
Last recorded152,515 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 OBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 152,515 miles

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.

Fail 30 Sep 2017 152,515 miles

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.

Pass 1 Oct 2016 142,687 miles

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.

Fail 27 Sep 2016 142,573 miles

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.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 130,667 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear springs corroded.

Fail 19 Sep 2015 130,504 miles

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.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 121,004 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 113,331 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 103,937 miles

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.,

Pass 13 Sep 2011 93,155 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Centre rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2011 93,155 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 81,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2010 81,187 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,187 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 45,221 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 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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AK54 OBT is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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