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AO04 LGG

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,450 mi
Last recorded80,450 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 LGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 80,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 74,456 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 74,456 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 68,501 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 68,498 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,531 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,867 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,594 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,529 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,261 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,761 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,664 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,226 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,453 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,872 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,833 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 LGG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO04 LGG registered?

AO04 LGG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 March 2004.

Is AO04 LGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 LGG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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