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BP04 XAJ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,338 mi
Last recorded172,338 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 XAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 172,338 miles

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

Offside Front tyre close on the age

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2017 172,338 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre close on the age

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 166,965 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 166,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both wishbone rear bushs (2.4.F.3)

Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 135,423 miles

offside sill damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2012 122,887 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/front drive shaft corroding

rear exhaust corroding

rear/ front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2012 122,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/front drive shaft corroding

rear exhaust corroding

rear/ front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2011 117,121 miles

air bag light on

o/s/r sill damaged

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 117,121 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

o/s/r sill damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2010 109,610 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 109,610 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 96,528 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 96,515 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 79,016 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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BP04 XAJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XAJ, 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 XAJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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