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BN04 DJY

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,536 mi
Last recorded182,536 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 DJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 182,536 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Apr 2018 182,536 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 157,730 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

nearside front ball joint slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2016 136,813 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 129,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust slightly deteriated

Fail 20 Jan 2014 129,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 9 Jan 2013 125,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 9 Jan 2013 125,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2012 116,236 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 116,236 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Feb 2011 110,875 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 104,600 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front andrear number plates starting to deteriate

Pass 1 Mar 2010 104,600 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front andrear number plates starting to deteriate

Pass 4 Mar 2009 98,458 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 98,458 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 86,008 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 61,878 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BN04 DJY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN04 DJY, 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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What year was BN04 DJY registered?

BN04 DJY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is BN04 DJY safe to buy?

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