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AV54 RYA

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,401 mi
Last recorded158,401 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 RYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 158,401 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre on legal limit at time of test. 1.6mm.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 143,405 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 124,263 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 106,715 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 84,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 63,815 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,815 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,796 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,697 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,878 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 25,251 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,501 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,653 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 15,716 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,716 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 RYA is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RYA, 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 RYA registered?

AV54 RYA is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 October 2004.

Is AV54 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 RYA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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