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CW54 EXL

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,822 mi
Last recorded109,822 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 EXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 109,822 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 109,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 102,974 miles

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

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

front bumper insecure damaged at front nearsside lamp temp repair

Pass 30 May 2012 90,970 miles

engine managment light stays on

Fail 30 May 2012 90,970 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine managment light stays on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 89,610 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 87,087 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC,S BEGINING TO SHOW WEAR AND RUSTING

Pass 15 Oct 2009 80,665 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 73,800 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 61,881 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EXL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CW54 EXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CW54 EXL?

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What year was CW54 EXL registered?

CW54 EXL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 November 2004.

Is CW54 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW54 EXL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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