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BK04 PXY

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,629 mi
Last recorded183,629 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 PXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 183,629 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 183,629 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 168,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 160,226 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 150,723 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 141,369 miles

Engine management warning on dash

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight corrosion on both front wheel arches

Small stone chips inside zone A

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 141,321 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine management warning on dash

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight corrosion on both front wheel arches

Small stone chips inside zone A

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 130,918 miles

Rear exhaust silencer bracket split

Rear exhaust silencer insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2013 118,812 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 118,788 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 105,721 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 93,695 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 93,695 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 81,585 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 68,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 68,482 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,611 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,028 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 41,028 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 PXY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BK04 PXY, 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 BK04 PXY registered?

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

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