MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front bumper corner comes loose
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both side (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on both outer edges
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
E.M.LIGHT ON.
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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine management lamp staying on
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
rear discs worn-should be changed with rear pads.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
rear discs worn-should be changed with rear pads.
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN54 BFY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 BN54 BFY, 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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BN54 BFY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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