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BL04 EOJ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,687 mi
Last recorded222,687 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 EOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 222,687 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 211,926 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 211,851 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 196,544 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 186,278 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 122,791 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 122,791 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 99,858 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 99,858 miles

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

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

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 EOJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EOJ, 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

How do I check the history of BL04 EOJ?

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What year was BL04 EOJ registered?

BL04 EOJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 June 2004.

Is BL04 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL04 EOJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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