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AK54 PGU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,499 mi
Last recorded80,499 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 80,499 miles

oil leak from turbo feed pipe

Fail 5 Sep 2018 80,498 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak from turbo feed pipe

Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear handbrake low

Pass 17 Dec 2015 66,018 miles

slight exhaustleak on cat

Fail 17 Dec 2015 66,018 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight exhaustleak on cat

Pass 27 Nov 2014 61,690 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 61,690 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 55,342 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 55,332 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,693 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,171 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,635 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,248 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Oct 2009 34,248 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,735 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,642 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 24,642 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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 PGU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

Is AK54 PGU safe to buy?

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