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AO54 FXT

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

233,391 mi
Last recorded233,391 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 FXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 233,391 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 233,391 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 229,005 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2018 216,369 miles

centre and rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 195,777 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 180,191 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 180,162 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 164,064 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 164,004 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 152,121 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 151,780 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 138,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 125,452 miles

both front tyre tread depths are wearing slightly low

both rear tyre tread surfaces are wearing uneven

nearside steering rack inner joint have slight play / movement

offside rear tyre is starting to perish and split and also wearing close to limit

Pass 11 Jul 2011 112,563 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 112,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 97,293 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 82,155 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn low and tread surface is slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre is starting to wear slightly low and out of shape

offside rear wheel when spun by hand has a slight noise possibly from wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jun 2009 82,155 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre is worn low and tread surface is slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre is starting to wear slightly low and out of shape

offside rear wheel when spun by hand has a slight noise possibly from wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jul 2008 67,574 miles

front discs corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 64,241 miles

small cut in tread in n/s rear tyre

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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AO54 FXT is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO54 FXT, 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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AO54 FXT is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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