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AV04 WKS

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,009 mi
Last recorded115,009 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 WKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 115,009 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 173,956 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced offside & nearside (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 172,192 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 172,192 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 168,174 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 168,174 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 163,612 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 163,602 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing also joint rusted (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine under tray missing

Pass 16 Mar 2018 158,899 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 154,615 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 147,393 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 142,777 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 134,951 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 130,665 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 110,454 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 93,198 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 76,548 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 64,940 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 64,574 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2007 48,030 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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AV04 WKS is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV04 WKS, 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 AV04 WKS registered?

AV04 WKS is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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