MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
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)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both headlamp lenses (1.7.5a)
Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter is oozing grease
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
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
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
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
ECU lamp indicating a system fault or faults
Exhaust flex pipe degrading and blowing slightly
Rear axle beam rusty
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
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)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
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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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