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BM04 ZRC

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,959 mi
Last recorded166,959 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 ZRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 166,959 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 162,326 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 155,851 miles

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

Front wings corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 144,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

exhaust hangers deteriorated

suspension component's corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 139,676 miles

under trays

Fail 11 Apr 2016 139,672 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under trays

Pass 10 Apr 2015 130,968 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 130,968 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 123,772 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 118,289 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 108,919 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2011 98,944 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 98,944 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 87,488 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 73,971 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 73,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 60,077 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REar tyres starting to mishape on inners

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 60,077 miles

REar tyres starting to mishape on inners

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,522 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BM04 ZRC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BM04 ZRC, 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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BM04 ZRC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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