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DG04 ZVL

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,332 mi
Last recorded105,332 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 ZVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 105,332 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 101,065 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 91,168 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken, system secure, advise repair

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

Pass 27 May 2014 91,168 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken, system secure, advise repair

Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 75,583 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,502 miles

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

exhaust front flex section started to deteriorate

Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,478 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 47,306 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,737 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 27,930 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 ZVL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG04 ZVL registered?

DG04 ZVL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is DG04 ZVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG04 ZVL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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