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DE04 GKZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

162,704 mi
Last recorded162,704 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 162,704 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

backing plate both sides

Pass 7 Apr 2023 155,685 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 148,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Close to limits (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides, close (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 148,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Close to limits (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides, close (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 145,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush’s on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 142,812 miles

2 x front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

2 x rear coil springs corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front brake discs corroded inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 142,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

2 x front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

2 x rear coil springs corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front brake discs corroded inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x rear brake discs corroded inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 138,098 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 133,684 miles

all brake discs badly pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 129,006 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 129,005 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 125,305 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 118,931 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 118,931 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 112,844 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 112,844 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 104,459 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 93,451 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 93,447 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 84,969 miles

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 9 Mar 2011 84,969 miles

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,115 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 64,984 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,911 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,504 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 GKZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DE04 GKZ, 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 GKZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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