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AK54 PGF

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,538 mi
Last recorded169,538 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 169,538 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides damp (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both rear axel bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 163,075 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 160,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 156,065 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 151,270 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 137,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 130,056 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 118,252 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Dec 2017 105,227 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 95,959 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 86,183 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 77,158 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,898 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,231 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,264 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,602 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 34,769 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 PGF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PGF, 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 PGF registered?

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

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