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AP04 RPX

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,555 mi
Last recorded136,555 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 RPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 136,555 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 133,669 miles

Both headlamp lens foggie

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front wing slightly rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 133,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both headlamp lens foggie

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front wing slightly rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 118,430 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 118,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front tyres are both worn on the inner edges

nearside rear outer brake pad material is in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2012 102,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,765 miles

rear discs look worn

Fail 21 Sep 2011 86,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear light dim

rear discs look worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,682 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 67,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,332 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 52,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,848 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 19,982 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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AP04 RPX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AP04 RPX, 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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AP04 RPX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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