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BK54 WJL

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

240,936 mi
Last recorded240,936 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 WJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 240,936 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2014 240,936 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 204,977 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 162,608 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2012 162,604 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2011 133,239 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 132,850 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 104,596 miles

Front offside tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 104,583 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front offside tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 78,093 miles

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

Front discs/pads worn fairly thin.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2009 78,087 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front discs/pads worn fairly thin.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2008 62,570 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 108,929 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 108,239 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside 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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BK54 WJL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BK54 WJL, 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 BK54 WJL registered?

BK54 WJL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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