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BL04 VYJ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,882 mi
Last recorded132,882 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 132,882 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 corroded faces, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked, (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 132,867 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative Warning and lamps stopping on ! (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear of, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 corroded faces, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked, (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 124,752 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 115,959 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

windscreen cracked nearside, not affecting drivers view

Fail 29 Mar 2016 115,959 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pads all round wearing thin

windscreen cracked nearside, not affecting drivers view

Pass 15 May 2015 106,251 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 97,198 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2013 85,986 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 85,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 78,260 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 67,252 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 57,534 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 47,961 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2008 39,123 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 29,179 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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BL04 VYJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL04 VYJ, 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 VYJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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