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BC04 ZGU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,833 mi
Last recorded149,833 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 ZGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 149,833 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 146,699 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside SILL DAMAGED

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 146,699 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside SILL DAMAGED

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 133,496 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 133,495 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 114,283 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 114,283 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 101,338 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 96,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 89,745 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 84,775 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 80,513 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 72,090 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 60,836 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 60,836 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

damage to nearside sill noted

Fail 14 Jun 2007 59,877 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 59,877 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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BC04 ZGU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BC04 ZGU, 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 BC04 ZGU registered?

BC04 ZGU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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