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AO04 FDL

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,868 mi
Last recorded181,868 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 FDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 181,868 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 167,846 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 167,846 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 161,769 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2017 157,044 miles

handbrake high

Pass 8 Sep 2016 150,584 miles

both head lights dull

Fail 8 Sep 2016 150,584 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both head lights dull

Pass 7 Sep 2015 139,139 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre going out of shape inner edge tread lifting close to limit

o/s/r tyre going out of shape tread lifting inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2015 139,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre going out of shape inner edge tread lifting close to limit

o/s/r tyre going out of shape tread lifting inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 129,009 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 129,009 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 120,392 miles

engine under tray damaged

o/s/f tyre down to 2.5mm

Fail 4 Sep 2013 120,340 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

engine under tray damaged

o/s/f tyre down to 2.5mm

Pass 30 Aug 2012 109,862 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 101,209 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front bottom arm, rear bush as slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2010 94,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,318 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 72,691 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 60,774 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,341 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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AO04 FDL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO04 FDL, 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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AO04 FDL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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