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AK54 VZA

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,589 mi
Last recorded59,589 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 VZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 59,589 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 59,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 55,874 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 55,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 51,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 51,185 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 51,185 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 50,826 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 50,826 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 50,257 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 50,257 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 49,389 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 48,981 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 47,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2015 47,794 miles

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

Coolant level low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 May 2014 45,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 9 May 2014 45,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 17 May 2013 44,770 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread and badly cracking in outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread and badly cracking in outer sidewall

Pass 17 May 2012 41,614 miles

All tyres are cracked and perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear discs slightly corroded

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

Front wiper blades starting to smear

Headlamp covers fitted to front headlamps

Pass 17 May 2011 40,861 miles

BOTH Rear tyres sidewalls cracking.

Service light on.

Tyres worn on edge (TRACKING)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2011 40,861 miles

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

BOTH Rear tyres sidewalls cracking.

Service light on.

Tyres worn on edge (TRACKING)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2010 38,880 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 34,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate poor.

Pass 12 May 2008 29,338 miles

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 VZA is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VZA, 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 VZA registered?

AK54 VZA is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is AK54 VZA safe to buy?

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