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BV04 TXM

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,069 mi
Last recorded85,069 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 TXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 85,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 82,038 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe cover damaged

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2016 78,368 miles

Engine Management Light on

Exhaust flexi pipe cover damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 78,357 miles

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

Engine Management Light on

Exhaust flexi pipe cover damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,285 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 74,249 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak on engine

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2014 69,723 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

exhaust flexi slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,908 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,889 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 60,706 miles

front no plate slightly detirorating

Fail 14 Dec 2011 60,706 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front no plate slightly detirorating

Pass 1 Dec 2010 54,481 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,639 miles

child seat fitted in n/s/rear visual only on seat belt

Fail 14 Dec 2009 46,639 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

child seat fitted in n/s/rear visual only on seat belt

rear pads low

Pass 17 Dec 2008 39,615 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 31,785 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty

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 TXM is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Green 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 TXM, 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 TXM registered?

BV04 TXM is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is BV04 TXM safe to buy?

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