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DE04 PKD

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,131 mi
Last recorded137,131 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 PKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 137,131 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 137,131 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 131,103 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 123,492 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 115,695 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 109,180 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 102,832 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 102,711 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 98,424 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 98,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,007 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 92,007 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 78,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,025 miles

offside rear outer tyre wall cracking

rear brake discs pitted / corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 76,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear outer tyre wall cracking

rear brake discs pitted / corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 72,412 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 72,366 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake service

Pass 18 May 2011 62,672 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,941 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 45,491 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,996 miles

advise all brake pads

advise both front tyre

Pass 4 May 2007 26,378 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 PKD is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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