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CW54 CXT

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,828 mi
Last recorded222,828 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 CXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 222,828 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 192,803 miles

both front sills have jacking damage and surface rust

Pass 30 Sep 2016 160,012 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

both handbrake levers not fully returning

fuel tank strap rusty

o/s front sill damaged

rear exhaust poorly secured

Fail 30 Sep 2016 160,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

both handbrake levers not fully returning

fuel tank strap rusty

o/s front sill damaged

rear exhaust poorly secured

Pass 7 Oct 2015 125,273 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 125,272 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 120,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust heatshield loose.

n.s.f mirror glass cracked.

n.s.f tyre wearing close to legal limit.

o.s.f tyre wearing close to legal limit

o.s.f tyre wearing inner edge.

o.s.r lamp damage.

o.s.r tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 110,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 110,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 102,873 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 94,898 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 94,898 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 86,080 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 85,982 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2009 77,844 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 77,844 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 64,995 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 52,575 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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CW54 CXT is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CW54 CXT, 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 CW54 CXT registered?

CW54 CXT is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is CW54 CXT safe to buy?

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