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BD04 LHJ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,635 mi
Last recorded126,635 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 LHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 126,635 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 126,438 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 115,069 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 115,069 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 110,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2012 110,187 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2011 105,228 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 105,228 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)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 100,004 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 92,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 85,824 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 79,796 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 LHJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD04 LHJ, 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 LHJ registered?

BD04 LHJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is BD04 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD04 LHJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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