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BP53 SYO

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

155,557 mi
Last recorded155,557 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 SYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 155,557 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 153,808 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

eml light on

heavy underbody surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 27 Oct 2021 152,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 152,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 150,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in nearside front inner steering arm

Pass 17 Nov 2018 147,056 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 140,364 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower balljoints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 133,424 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 126,437 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 118,628 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 107,517 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 99,201 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 90,166 miles

advise slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes advise slight wear in front bottom arm inner bushes advise o/s/r tyre slight out of shape

Pass 1 Jun 2010 82,666 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 82,666 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 29 May 2010 82,664 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 74,430 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 74,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 64,719 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 53,783 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 SYO is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SYO, 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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BP53 SYO is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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