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DC04 KKG

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,597 mi
Last recorded168,597 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 168,597 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust front and middle mounts corroded off but supported by under trim plate, also front exhaust pipes very rusted/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has irregular wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed both rear doors (6.2.3 (c) (i))

under trims obscuring items

Fail 11 Nov 2021 168,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front suspension arm rear rubber bushes are weak/splitting out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded, note has flexi hose attached (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil dip stick tube broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements req a yellow bolt, makes letter "c" look like a letter"e" (0.1 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust front and middle mounts corroded off but supported by under trim plate, also front exhaust pipes very rusted/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has irregular wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed both rear doors (6.2.3 (c) (i))

under trims obscuring items

Pass 30 Sep 2020 163,388 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 163,375 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 157,212 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 157,206 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely Both (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 151,169 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 151,163 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 143,055 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of car (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of car (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 143,055 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of car (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of car (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 128,865 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 115,735 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 102,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer bracket corroded starting to come away but still got hold

Pass 15 Apr 2013 89,466 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 75,941 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,827 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 48,457 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,203 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 34,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,645 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,777 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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DC04 KKG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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