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BJ04 JBZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,866 mi
Last recorded157,866 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 157,866 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlamps slightly faded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 157,866 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

headlamps slightly faded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 152,684 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

rear child seat fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2016 152,684 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

rear child seat fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 144,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2014 131,818 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 119,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 119,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2012 107,643 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 96,810 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 85,118 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 73,070 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 59,518 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,615 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 JBZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JBZ, 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 JBZ registered?

BJ04 JBZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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