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BV04 TNF

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,351 mi
Last recorded139,351 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 TNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 139,351 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 139,288 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Apr 2018 137,855 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lenses opaque (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both, going white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 125,602 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 125,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,178 miles

advise offside rear tyre has nail in

Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,674 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 84,005 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 72,734 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 72,483 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2011 47,235 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,048 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,665 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,617 miles

offside nearside inner front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2007 20,303 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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BV04 TNF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV04 TNF, 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 BV04 TNF registered?

BV04 TNF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BV04 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV04 TNF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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