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AU54 RYD

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

39,512 mi
Last recorded39,512 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 RYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 39,512 miles

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

poor beam pattern n/s h/lamp

small cut n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 26 Jul 2018 39,203 miles

Slight oil dampness around gearbox

Windscreen wipers deteriorating

Exhaust deteriorating

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside front and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2017 38,015 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front brake discs deteriorating

Front brake pads worn low

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 28 Jul 2017 38,014 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front brake discs deteriorating

Front brake pads worn low

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Jul 2016 37,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe corroding (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 36,656 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Aug 2014 35,286 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2013 33,580 miles

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s/r outer tyre walls slightly perished

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 28 Jul 2011 30,557 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,057 miles

both front tyres beginning to get low

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,705 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,345 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,307 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 RYD is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AU54 RYD, 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 AU54 RYD?

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What year was AU54 RYD registered?

AU54 RYD is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is AU54 RYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 RYD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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