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DS04 FNZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,121 mi
Last recorded181,121 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 FNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 181,121 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 181,120 miles

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 181,116 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front headlamp cloudy

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 179,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 179,675 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 178,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 174,346 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 174,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 170,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 155,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 148,934 miles

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

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

n/s/f headlight lens deteriorated

o/s/r tyre outer wall badly scrubbed

o/s/r tyre worn at inner edge

slight play at inner steering rack joint

Fail 4 Jan 2018 148,934 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f headlight lens deteriorated

o/s/r tyre outer wall badly scrubbed

o/s/r tyre worn at inner edge

slight play at inner steering rack joint

Pass 7 Nov 2016 141,603 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 130,465 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 130,465 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 120,076 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 120,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 106,811 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 92,727 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 66,970 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,051 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 59,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,070 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 39,793 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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DS04 FNZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DS04 FNZ, 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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DS04 FNZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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