MOT Status
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171,024 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front sub frame corroded
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
windscreen stone chipped
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front driveshafts corroded
front subframe has slight corrosion
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)
under tray fitted
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front discs corroded
o/s/r brakes sticking slightly
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside front discs corroded on inner edge
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all four tyres close to wear blocks in places.
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating.
front brake discs corroding on inner faces.
n/s/f shock absorber damp.
rear coil springs corroding.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all four tyres close to wear blocks in places.
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating.
front brake discs corroding on inner faces.
n/s/f shock absorber damp.
rear coil springs corroding.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front brake discs corroding on inner faces.
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BD54 XDL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 BD54 XDL, 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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BD54 XDL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 December 2004.
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