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BN54 BFZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

186,625 mi
Last recorded186,625 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 BFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 186,625 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 186,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 176,725 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear caliper park brake mechanism stiff and not fully returning

signs of overheating at offside rear brake but no evidence of binding during test

Fail 29 Oct 2014 157,348 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 157,348 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 138,252 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 121,005 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 103,267 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 91,519 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 91,519 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,432 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)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 77,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 65,825 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 54,947 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 52,727 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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BN54 BFZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BFZ, 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 BN54 BFZ registered?

BN54 BFZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is BN54 BFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 BFZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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