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BP53 UVX

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,932 mi
Last recorded165,932 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 165,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 157,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 148,865 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 140,887 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 140,887 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 133,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 133,927 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2014 126,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 126,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 115,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamps poor beams

Fail 9 Aug 2013 115,937 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamps poor beams

Pass 9 Aug 2012 102,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under tray insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2011 88,470 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 86,109 miles

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

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)

front registration plate damaged

n/s steering arm has slight play

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 25 Jan 2010 81,728 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 77,676 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 74,134 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 62,111 miles

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

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 UVX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 UVX, 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 UVX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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