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BK04 PWE

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,148 mi
Last recorded108,148 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 PWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 108,148 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 108,148 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel hose leaking Fuel filter badly corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel arch/mud flap (5.2.3 (f))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 102,018 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test also removed steering wheel cover (loose) ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge(irregular wear)

Offside Front door mirror unit loose

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 94,712 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 94,712 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 86,207 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer brake pad friction lining damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,724 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,490 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 62,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nsr calipar sticking

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,267 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED INNER FACES

Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,602 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 15,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 15,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 13,771 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 12,277 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,387 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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BK04 PWE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK04 PWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK04 PWE registered?

BK04 PWE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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