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AO04 TZU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

167,501 mi
Last recorded167,501 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 TZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2020 167,501 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (bald) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 160,340 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged NO VIEW (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 160,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged NO VIEW (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 135,940 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 135,937 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 112,154 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 112,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 103,625 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both headlamp lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter is oozing grease

Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,382 miles

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes degrading

Slight exhaust blow at ther catalyst to middle section joint

Fail 18 Mar 2015 96,382 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Slight exhaust blow at ther catalyst to middle section joint

Pass 17 Mar 2014 89,303 miles

Catalyst section rattles at certain engine speeds

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Slight exhaust gas leakage from the front pipe to catalyst joint

Fail 17 Mar 2014 89,303 miles

Catalyst section rattles at certain engine speeds

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Slight exhaust gas leakage from the front pipe to catalyst joint

Pass 21 Mar 2013 79,592 miles

ECU lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Exhaust flex pipe degrading and blowing slightly

Rear axle beam rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2012 70,886 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 70,886 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,554 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

SLIGHT SEEPAGE FROM FUEL FILTER

Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,982 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 53,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,400 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 42,400 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 45,241 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 36,892 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,065 miles

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

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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AO04 TZU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 AO04 TZU, 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 TZU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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