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AK54 PFE

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

134,759 mi
Last recorded134,759 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 PFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 134,759 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 134,478 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 134,399 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 123,735 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 122,727 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 117,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 117,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 116,548 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 116,546 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 115,451 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 115,450 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2020 114,441 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 114,439 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 111,915 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 111,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 107,472 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 102,960 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 102,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,557 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 97,557 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,882 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,935 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,617 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 60,737 miles

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

n/s/r tyre showing cracks

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,249 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,679 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 39,849 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,489 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 34,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PFE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 PFE, 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 PFE registered?

AK54 PFE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is AK54 PFE safe to buy?

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