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AP04 WGU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

183,687 mi
Last recorded183,687 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 WGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 183,687 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 183,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 166,600 miles

Engine cover under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 149,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

brake pipe servo vacuum pipe starting to perish/crack

Pass 14 Sep 2017 134,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 124,888 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 124,888 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear rear brake binding nearside and offside (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 116,507 miles

N/S wiper split

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted

seatbelt attachment (buckle) damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2015 116,507 miles

N/S wiper split

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted

seatbelt attachment (buckle) damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2014 106,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 106,632 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 93,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 83,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 76,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs wearing

Pass 25 May 2010 68,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2009 62,259 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 49,294 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,928 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,600 miles

both front tyres near to limit

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 WGU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AP04 WGU, 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 AP04 WGU registered?

AP04 WGU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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