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DF53 PKU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,014 mi
Last recorded143,014 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 PKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 143,014 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 143,012 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 140,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 134,333 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 134,332 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside 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))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 131,511 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 131,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 118,969 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 123,340 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 119,930 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 119,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 115,650 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 115,650 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 111,144 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 111,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 107,303 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 98,471 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 98,471 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 87,726 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 84,037 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 84,037 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 63,960 miles

nearside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

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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DF53 PKU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DF53 PKU, 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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DF53 PKU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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