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DA04 CVN

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,700 mi
Last recorded87,700 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 CVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 87,700 miles

corrosion on all brake disc s

engine management light on

heavy corrosion on exhaust rear box

lift in both front top shocker mountings

Pass 4 Feb 2016 87,440 miles

engine cover fitted

front offside and nearside wing wheel arches corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

rear sileencer box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2016 87,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover fitted

front offside and nearside wing wheel arches corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

rear sileencer box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 86,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front offside and nearside wing wheel arches corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

rear silencer box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

Fail 3 Feb 2015 86,677 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front offside and nearside wing wheel arches corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

rear silencer box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

Pass 5 Feb 2014 85,787 miles

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded but no gas leaks

Fail 29 Jan 2013 84,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

Pass 9 Jan 2012 83,084 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 71,896 miles

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

slight wear to nearside front tyre inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2010 66,592 miles

wear in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2009 62,090 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,237 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,405 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)

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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DA04 CVN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA04 CVN, 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 DA04 CVN registered?

DA04 CVN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is DA04 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA04 CVN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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