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DE04 KNB

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

182,553 mi
Last recorded182,553 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 182,553 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 182,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 179,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 175,231 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 175,158 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall to tread area (dangerous) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower unable to check suspension coil spring correctly due to covered with material and tape

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s o/s front headlight beam pattern weak suggest clean and polish lenses but legal at time of test

n/s o/s front lower suspension arm mount bushes worn but not excessive at test

reverse light not working

Pass 23 Mar 2020 173,462 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 173,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 168,560 miles

Front headlamps poor density

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 168,560 miles

Front headlamps poor density

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 162,520 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 162,520 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing bolt loose (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 154,589 miles

Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust centre heat shield damaged

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorating

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorating

Fail 15 Mar 2017 154,547 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

exhaust centre heat shield damaged

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorating

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2016 146,526 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 138,179 miles

centre/front exhaust system rusted

Pass 31 May 2013 124,137 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 111,947 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2012 111,947 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 93,526 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 93,526 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 64,425 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 64,425 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,409 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 37,861 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,085 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 KNB 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 64%.

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

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