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BL54 EWK

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,619 mi
Last recorded175,619 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 EWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 175,619 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f sills have jacking damage

Pass 6 Jan 2022 166,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 159,309 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources X1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 147,779 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 139,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 129,583 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 119,917 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 112,960 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 106,091 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 102,939 miles

both front side windows have film tints

Pass 14 Jun 2012 92,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

all 4 tyres close to limit

no cat fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2011 83,806 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 72,481 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 72,481 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 63,196 miles

power steering pipe damp at rack end

vehicle has tinted windows

Fail 12 Jun 2009 62,723 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

power steering pipe damp at rack end

vehicle windows tinted

Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,063 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,072 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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BL54 EWK is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL54 EWK, 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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BL54 EWK is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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