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BJ04 ANX

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,531 mi
Last recorded133,531 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 ANX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 133,531 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

EML not working

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 133,531 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

EML not working

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 132,795 miles

engine mil lamp inop

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2021 130,584 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 126,547 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 126,547 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 125,159 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 122,491 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 120,887 miles

Offside Front Outer side wall cuts in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2016 119,817 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 118,148 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 112,777 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 109,928 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 106,794 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 99,948 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 85,484 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,251 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,721 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,987 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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BJ04 ANX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BJ04 ANX, 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 BJ04 ANX registered?

BJ04 ANX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ04 ANX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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