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AO04 TZY

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,008 mi
Last recorded171,008 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2020 171,008 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F Inner brake pad close to wear sensor

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight PAS leak from N/S/F

Pass 4 May 2019 160,495 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 148,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 148,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 135,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear silencer deteriorating

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Fail 9 May 2017 135,721 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired pad fitted wrong (3.5.1n)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Pass 16 May 2016 120,677 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 107,731 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 93,825 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 78,878 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 75,426 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

n/s washer jet weak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and small cuts in tread

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and small cuts in tread

o/s/r tyre cracked on walls and in tread

Pass 4 Mar 2011 68,428 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

stone chips to screen

Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,290 miles

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

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

stone chips to screen

Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres on 4mm

rear box outer skin corroded

stone chips to screen

Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,751 miles

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

stone chips to screen

Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,215 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 TZY 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 81.3%.

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

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