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AO54 FYW

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

182,610 mi
Last recorded182,610 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 182,610 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

advise all four brake backing plates weak corrsion

Fail 5 Sep 2022 182,610 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system engine areas (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated os,ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

advise all four brake backing plates weak corrsion

Pass 24 Aug 2021 175,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 174,966 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing/arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 166,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect with rusty body misting may becoming from behind rust. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both sills starting to rust, and front edges are bent

Fail 28 Aug 2020 166,444 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (thick tape is an acceptable repair) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs cleaning off. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect with rusty body misting may becoming from behind rust. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both sills starting to rust, and front edges are bent

Pass 19 Aug 2019 156,815 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 156,725 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 9.99 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 147,020 miles

Both front wings corroded

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 31 Aug 2018 147,020 miles

Both front wings corroded

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 136,140 miles

rear brake application only just acceptable and n/s/r brake caliper sticking handbrake lever.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 124,510 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 109,421 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 109,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp piggy back wire pushed in, however a more permanent repair should be sought (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,214 miles

long travel park brake

slight play n/s track rod

Fail 29 Aug 2013 75,991 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,991 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 65,090 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 61,261 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 55,500 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 55,500 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,596 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 43,596 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,491 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,171 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,867 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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AO54 FYW is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FYW, 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 FYW is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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