MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
280,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front headlamps discoloured
clutch worn
nearside front tyre worn to limit and bald on inside
offside front tyre worn low
oil leak
small crack to windscreen
Front bumper insecure
N/S/F wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front bumper insecure
N/S/F wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front wheel bearing is noisy
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front wheel bearing is noisy
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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AX04 HTU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 AX04 HTU, 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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AX04 HTU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 May 2004.
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