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AO54 MZP

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,189 mi
Last recorded160,189 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 MZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 160,189 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 154,250 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 151,283 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 146,683 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 142,375 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 138,740 miles

Central exhaust blow

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2019 138,557 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor to sill has slight damage

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front floor to sill has slight damage

Offside hand brake just in limits

Pass 14 Nov 2018 131,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH TRIM DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SUGGEST REPLACEMENT ()

Offside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH TRIM NOT SECURE AND DAMAGED

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 131,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTER NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect TRY POLISH AND BULB 1ST (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative RETRY AFTER BEAM PATTEN 1ST (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH TRIM DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) SUGGEST REPLACEMENT ()

Offside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH TRIM NOT SECURE AND DAMAGED

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 124,672 miles

Front Inner BOTH WING ARCH TRIMS DAMAGED

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

Offside HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTEN POOR

Fail 16 Nov 2017 124,645 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Inner BOTH WING ARCH TRIMS DAMAGED

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

Offside HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTEN POOR

Pass 17 Nov 2016 115,833 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE 2.5MM LOW ON EDGE

Nearside HEADLAMP BEAM PATTEN POOR

Offside Front TYRE 2.5MM LOW ON EDGE

Offside HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTEN POOR

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 115,833 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE 2.5MM LOW ON EDGE

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

Nearside HEADLAMP BEAM PATTEN POOR

Offside Front TYRE 2.5MM LOW ON EDGE

Offside HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTEN POOR

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 109,170 miles

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

HEADLAMP BEAM PATTENS POOR

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front TYRE 3.4MM

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front TYRE 3.5MM

Pass 13 Oct 2014 99,203 miles

Both front light lens starting to deteriate, not affecting beam pattern yet

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 92,994 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 81,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under tray damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2011 74,132 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 74,132 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 68,983 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 67,765 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 67,765 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 64,526 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 57,738 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 MZP is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO54 MZP, 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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What year was AO54 MZP registered?

AO54 MZP is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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