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AU54 RNZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

202,446 mi
Last recorded202,446 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 RNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 202,446 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 202,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 202,268 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 195,475 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 195,475 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 190,108 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 181,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 172,428 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in near side steering rack

Pass 30 May 2017 165,315 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in nearside steering rack arm joint

Pass 9 May 2016 154,835 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 9 May 2016 154,835 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 145,752 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2015 145,752 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2014 133,996 miles

Front discs lipped/corroded

Rear brake discs starting to lip

Small chips in windscreen

Wishbone bushes starting to seperate

Pass 1 Apr 2013 123,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 111,813 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 100,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 100,846 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 93,451 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 73,299 miles

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

front tyres getting low on tread

slight play in near side front hub

Fail 13 Aug 2009 73,299 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front tyres getting low on tread

slight play in near side front hub

Pass 2 Sep 2008 61,259 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,091 miles

rear tyres 3mm

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 RNZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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