CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP53 ECE

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,435 mi
Last recorded127,435 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 ECE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 127,435 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,173 miles

Front bumper insecure

offside screen damage out of wiper sweep!

front undertray insecure!

Fail 27 Sep 2013 88,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside screen damage out of wiper sweep!

front undertray insecure!

nearside front door outer handle escouction missing & gasket/seal has potential to jam handle in released posission!

nearside rear door cannot be opened from inside!

Pass 23 May 2012 68,580 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces!

rear brake discs corroding!

screen damaged offside out of wiper sweep!

Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,366 miles

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 26 Jul 2010 43,542 miles

Both rear tyres have several cuts and tears not exposing chords

Front discs worn on inners edges

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,540 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 20,121 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 16,073 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
Full Volkswagen Bora reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP53 ECE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AP53 ECE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP53 ECE?

You can check the full history of AP53 ECE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP53 ECE registered?

AP53 ECE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is AP53 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 ECE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP53 ECE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP53 ECE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.