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AU54 RLX

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,008 mi
Last recorded200,008 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 RLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 200,008 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 192,136 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 182,907 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 163,000 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 163,000 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 159,269 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 159,269 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 151,294 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 141,562 miles

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

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 141,562 miles

outer skin of rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 133,661 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 120,338 miles

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

Steering rack, slight knock.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 106,695 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 92,870 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 78,341 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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AU54 RLX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AU54 RLX, 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 AU54 RLX registered?

AU54 RLX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is AU54 RLX safe to buy?

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