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BP53 OJT

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,313 mi
Last recorded154,313 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 OJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 154,313 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 142,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 142,608 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 126,267 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 126,267 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 100,661 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 89,947 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 83,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 83,334 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 72,565 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 163,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 138,400 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2009 138,400 miles

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

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2008 112,882 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 112,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 77,277 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 OJT is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BP53 OJT, 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 OJT registered?

BP53 OJT is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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