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DC04 KKE

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

176,123 mi
Last recorded176,123 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 KKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2023 176,123 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking flexi hose into calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiencies only just met requirements

Pass 11 Jan 2022 171,805 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 12 Jan 2021 166,729 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 166,729 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 159,332 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2020 159,332 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2019 146,589 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 146,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 122,885 miles

Exhaust centre pipe bracket loose but still supporting exhaust system

Plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2018 122,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (Wall) (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Exhaust centre pipe bracket loose but still supporting exhaust system

Plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 106,092 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 102,833 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to flexi bubbling to plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded bubbling to coating (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 102,833 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to flexi bubbling to plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded bubbling to coating (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 96,807 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front cat section corroded to excess

Fail 24 Jul 2015 96,807 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front cat section corroded to excess

Pass 28 Jul 2014 90,834 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 84,345 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 68,054 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 68,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,230 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 43,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 43,447 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 38,027 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,341 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,146 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 26,146 miles

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

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

front n/s tyre just legal 1.6mm

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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DC04 KKE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DC04 KKE, 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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DC04 KKE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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