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AK54 PCU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,917 mi
Last recorded109,917 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 109,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall also scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Wing badly corroded

Undertrays

Fail 29 Oct 2018 109,914 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall also scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Wing badly corroded

Undertrays

Pass 31 Oct 2017 101,678 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 95,678 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 90,191 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2015 90,191 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 83,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 76,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 70,648 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 65,677 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 59,672 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,847 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,476 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,621 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 PCU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PCU, 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 PCU registered?

AK54 PCU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 November 2004.

Is AK54 PCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 PCU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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