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CX04 XCS

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,810 mi
Last recorded151,810 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 XCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 151,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 151,810 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 129,917 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 121,669 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all4 (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on stepped edges of tread + cracking on sidewalls

slight distortion on headlamp patterns

small chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Jul 2017 121,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16v (4.1.D.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all4 (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on stepped edges of tread + cracking on sidewalls

slight distortion on headlamp patterns

small chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2016 112,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm [205/55/16v]

rear tyres wearing on stepped edges

slight blow on cat

slight weep from small ends of o/s/f outer + n/s/f inner cv boots

Pass 23 Jul 2015 100,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2014 90,340 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 85,009 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 82,667 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 72,057 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 64,889 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and at 3mm thread depth/nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 8 Dec 2008 56,031 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 42,002 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,310 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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CX04 XCS is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CX04 XCS, 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 CX04 XCS registered?

CX04 XCS is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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