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BP53 FHM

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,978 mi
Last recorded126,978 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 FHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 126,978 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 118,068 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 106,849 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 105,278 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 104,494 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 104,494 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 78,022 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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BP53 FHM is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BP53 FHM, 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 BP53 FHM registered?

BP53 FHM is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is BP53 FHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP53 FHM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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