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BT04 MLJ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,946 mi
Last recorded120,946 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 MLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 120,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front corrosion starting on wheel arch

Oil leak ()

wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Aug 2016 116,455 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 116,455 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 112,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center after cat starting to split (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & ofside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 112,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center after cat starting to split (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & ofside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 107,009 miles

centre exhaust corroded

headlamps cloudy

rear tyres close to legal limit and worn uneven

Pass 28 Sep 2013 101,946 miles

front exhaust corroded

headlamps cloudy

Fail 1 Oct 2012 95,039 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 95,039 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 86,044 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 78,688 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 72,275 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 72,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 64,876 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 56,350 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2007 56,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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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BT04 MLJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue 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 BT04 MLJ, 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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BT04 MLJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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