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BJ04 AUL

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,478 mi
Last recorded247,478 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 AUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 247,478 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 247,478 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 156,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

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

front bumper spioler missing part off off side wheel arch linner missing near side and offside floor/sill damaged.

near side headlight pattern poor

Fail 24 Aug 2011 156,482 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

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

front bumper spioler missing part off off side wheel arch linner missing near side and offside floor/sill damaged.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 81,158 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 65,731 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 AUL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BJ04 AUL, 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 AUL registered?

BJ04 AUL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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