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BT04 VKM

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,323 mi
Last recorded157,323 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 157,323 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear bumper slight damage

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

power steering noisy

sub frame corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2018 157,120 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front bumperinsecure

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

power steering noisy

rear bumper damadge

Pass 21 Nov 2016 155,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 151,514 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 141,300 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 115,127 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 115,127 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 111,812 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 87,561 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 87,561 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 67,141 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

vehicle under body heavily soiled

Pass 18 Dec 2009 67,141 miles

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

vehicle under body heavily soiled

Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,603 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,886 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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BT04 VKM is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKM, 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 VKM is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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