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AK54 USB

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

214,682 mi
Last recorded214,682 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 214,682 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 200,143 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2017 200,143 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 188,165 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 188,165 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe carroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 174,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

headlamp patterns slightly poor

internal headlamp adjuster returned to zero

minor chips in windscreen

n/s/r tyre worn edges

o/s/r tyre very worn edges

slight lag n/s/f brake

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 160,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres slight wear edges

wipers slightly poor

Pass 3 Sep 2014 160,880 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres slight wear edges

wipers slightly poor

Pass 17 Sep 2013 146,282 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 146,282 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 130,874 miles

BUMP STOPS BROKEN OK FOR MOT

Fail 31 Aug 2012 130,874 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

BUMP STOPS BROKEN OK FOR MOT

DUE SERVICE REMINDER ON

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2011 114,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 98,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 81,932 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,357 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 65,357 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 51,222 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 51,222 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 USB is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 USB, 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 USB is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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