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BL04 EOB

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

252,292 mi
Last recorded252,292 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 EOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 252,292 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2020 243,540 miles

clutch needs attention

tested wet

Pass 10 Feb 2019 230,291 miles

front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

offside cv gaiter starting to split suggest attention

Fail 2 Feb 2019 230,283 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

o/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease

Pass 12 Jan 2018 207,765 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 207,762 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 185,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

headlamp's faded

n/s/f sidelamp dim

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge close to cords

Pass 7 Jan 2016 163,358 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 163,358 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 158,211 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 158,211 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 151,041 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 151,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 142,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 136,103 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 136,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 132,082 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 125,650 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 120,478 miles

boot hinges stiff

centre arm console broken

front grill broken

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2009 120,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot hinges stiff

centre arm console broken

front grill broken

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

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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BL04 EOB is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BL04 EOB, 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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BL04 EOB is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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