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AR04 HYX

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,462 mi
Last recorded190,462 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 HYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 190,462 miles

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

Oil leak

engine man light on

o/s/r caliper slight binding

rear bump stops split

Pass 22 Oct 2013 183,735 miles

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 180,637 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 180,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 154,188 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 121,614 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

tow bar electrical socket insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2009 106,379 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 94,619 miles

damage to o/sf sill

Fail 4 Aug 2008 94,617 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to o/sf sill

Pass 11 Jul 2007 77,178 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 HYX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AR04 HYX, 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 AR04 HYX registered?

AR04 HYX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 August 2004.

Is AR04 HYX safe to buy?

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