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BP04 CWL

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,441 mi
Last recorded145,441 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 CWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 145,441 miles

suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2018 135,489 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 131,210 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 117,312 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 108,323 miles

Both steering arms have movement at their fixings

Fail 22 Jun 2015 108,323 miles

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

Both steering arms have movement at their fixings

Pass 28 May 2014 99,353 miles

Movement in both steering arms

Fail 27 May 2014 99,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Movement in both steering arms

Os rear tyre has worn to 3mm

Pass 5 Jun 2013 89,127 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 79,160 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 79,160 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 69,483 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,734 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 59,734 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 53,379 miles

both front discs becoming pitted

both rear discs becoming pitted

Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,069 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 32,018 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 32,016 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BP04 CWL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BP04 CWL, 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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BP04 CWL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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