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DU04 JVG

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,211 mi
Last recorded97,211 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 JVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 97,211 miles

nsf,nsr and osr tyres are wearing on the inner edges

wishbone rear bushes are soft

Pass 1 Dec 2016 91,666 miles

both front brake flexi hoses are cracking

both wishbone rear bushes are showing signs of wear

brake pipes need cleaning up

osf wing is rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2016 91,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front brake flexi hoses are cracking

both wishbone rear bushes are showing signs of wear

brake pipes need cleaning up

osf wing is rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2015 85,448 miles

front suspention wishbone rear bushes are showing signs of wear

Pass 25 Nov 2014 78,651 miles

both wishbone rear bushes are showing signs of wear

headlamps on dip have very poor output

Pass 15 Nov 2013 70,835 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 70,835 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

o/s and n/s front brake disc corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,237 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)

emission light on

Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,397 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,442 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,518 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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DU04 JVG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver 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 DU04 JVG, 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 DU04 JVG registered?

DU04 JVG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is DU04 JVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU04 JVG 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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