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DG04 JNL

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,685 mi
Last recorded165,685 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 JNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 165,685 miles

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

both head lamp images very poor close to excessive

rear Exhaust box very corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2017 165,685 miles

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

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

both head lamp images very poor close to excessive

rear Exhaust box very corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 159,578 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 152,473 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 134,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 113,230 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 113,229 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 95,999 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 82,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

oil on min

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,056 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 71,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,589 miles

both front wiperblades are smearing reccomend repair

both rear brake discs and pads are worn near to the limit reccomend replacement

nearside front headlamp adjuster is not working

Pass 23 Jan 2008 45,987 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,147 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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DG04 JNL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG04 JNL, 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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DG04 JNL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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