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DE04 GDU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

166,044 mi
Last recorded166,044 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 GDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 166,044 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 136,071 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 130,426 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,308 miles

Both front brake discs inner surfaces have slight corrosion build up

Centre seat belt stalk outer casing cracked but still functions ok

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread getting low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in the nearside and offside front steering arm inner joints

Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,809 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,974 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,797 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,483 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 32,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge

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 5 Mar 2008 23,070 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,925 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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DE04 GDU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DE04 GDU, 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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DE04 GDU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is DE04 GDU safe to buy?

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