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DE04 UBL

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,370 mi
Last recorded121,370 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 UBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 121,370 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 111,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2014 101,878 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 101,878 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 89,596 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 89,596 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 74,948 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 74,948 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 64,651 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 55,209 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 44,378 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 34,193 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 28,800 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 UBL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UBL, 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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What year was DE04 UBL registered?

DE04 UBL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is DE04 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE04 UBL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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