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BN04 RXM

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,041 mi
Last recorded139,041 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 RXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 139,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 133,548 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 128,081 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 128,081 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 120,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r tyre age cracked

starter moter noisey

Fail 26 Mar 2014 111,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Mar 2014 111,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Mar 2013 97,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot struts weak

clutch bite high

exhaust centre pipe bracket broken

Pass 21 Mar 2012 85,434 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 85,434 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,529 miles

Front brake discs corroded and showing wear

Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,448 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,107 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 50,105 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,187 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,452 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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BN04 RXM is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN04 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

BN04 RXM is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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