MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
offside sill damaged
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
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
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)
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
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BP04 XAJ registered?
BP04 XAJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 July 2004.
Is BP04 XAJ safe to buy?
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