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AV54 FNX

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

227,160 mi
Last recorded227,160 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 FNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 227,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs wearing thin

both front brakes slightly binding

both rear brake discs corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2015 227,144 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs wearing thin

both front brakes slightly binding

both rear brake discs corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2014 204,593 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 174,191 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 153,600 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 136,412 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 116,766 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 92,502 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 92,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 66,155 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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AV54 FNX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Green 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 AV54 FNX, 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 AV54 FNX registered?

AV54 FNX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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