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AO04 UJG

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,317 mi
Last recorded145,317 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 UJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 145,317 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 138,000 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 127,242 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 114,868 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 108,755 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2019 104,711 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON ;LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2019 104,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON ;LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 88,576 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 88,576 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,310 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 71,310 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 66,018 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,830 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,321 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,946 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,373 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,714 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 39,641 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,962 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,910 miles

advise on partial pitting to inner wear surfaces of both front brake discs.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,426 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 UJG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UJG, 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 UJG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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