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AR04 HYJ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

179,816 mi
Last recorded179,816 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 HYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 179,816 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 179,813 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 167,312 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 167,312 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 156,298 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 156,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 145,574 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Mar 2021 145,574 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 133,925 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 133,911 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 122,541 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill damaged/corroded

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 122,541 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outer sill damaged/corroded

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 109,880 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 109,880 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 96,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 95,589 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 86,991 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 86,991 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 70,139 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 61,853 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 61,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,761 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,128 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 29,055 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 18,083 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 14,901 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 7,989 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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AR04 HYJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AR04 HYJ, 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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AR04 HYJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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