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AK54 VNC

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,987 mi
Last recorded197,987 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 197,987 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 195,974 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Fail 23 Oct 2015 195,974 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 179,971 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

both offside and nearside headlamp beam patterns deteriorated.

Fail 6 Oct 2014 179,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

both offside and nearside headlamp beam patterns deteriorated.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 164,317 miles

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

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

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

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

evidence of leak at exhaust forward flexi section.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 164,317 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

evidence of leak at exhaust forward flexi section.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 146,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked on inner sidewalls.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 129,473 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 109,654 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 90,223 miles

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

both rear brakes binding slightly.

both rear tyres becoming worn.

Fail 27 Oct 2008 70,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 70,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,944 miles

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 VNC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VNC, 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 VNC registered?

AK54 VNC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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