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AK54 VMF

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

171,035 mi
Last recorded171,035 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 VMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 171,035 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 149,169 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 134,436 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 129,355 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 124,582 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 120,438 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 115,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 109,738 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 103,999 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 97,584 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 90,285 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 83,614 miles

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

Exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2014 83,383 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 78,376 miles

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

offside steering arm has slight play

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,621 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks to tread

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 63,245 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks to tread

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

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2010 56,098 miles

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

offside slight movement in rack

rear exhaust heavy corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2009 49,875 miles

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

offside front tyre outeredge scrubbed

Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,870 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,708 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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 VMF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

AK54 VMF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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