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BG54 XFW

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,621 mi
Last recorded65,621 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 XFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 65,621 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 60,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 55,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 49,964 miles

Both front Top mount bushes have play

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 49,964 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front Top mount bushes have play

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 45,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 39,646 miles

o/s and n/s/f top shock mounts worn

Pass 7 Mar 2018 34,345 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Both tyres cracking sidewall

Fail 7 Mar 2018 34,345 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Both tyres cracking sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2017 26,433 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 18,429 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 18,335 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 17,785 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 17,297 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 16,530 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 15,234 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 13,677 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 11,200 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 8,790 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 6,639 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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BG54 XFW is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BG54 XFW, 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 BG54 XFW registered?

BG54 XFW is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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