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BN54 HVX

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,363 mi
Last recorded138,363 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 138,363 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill covered with heavily sealant

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 138,363 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill covered with heavily sealant

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 134,227 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 127,497 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 127,140 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 121,901 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 109,985 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 97,927 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Jun 2011

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 89,118 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 89,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 70,294 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 70,294 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 54,902 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 HVX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HVX, 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 HVX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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