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BD04 FGC

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,813 mi
Last recorded176,813 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 FGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2013 176,813 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2013 121,036 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 114,915 miles

offside front head light beam patten slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2011 101,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 101,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2010 87,701 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 72,469 miles

both front tyers wearing low

Pass 5 Apr 2008 58,783 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,555 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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BD04 FGC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD04 FGC, 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 BD04 FGC registered?

BD04 FGC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 April 2004.

Is BD04 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD04 FGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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