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HJ04 NPE

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

215,017 mi
Last recorded215,017 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 NPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 215,017 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 16 Aug 2010 183,737 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 150,168 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 116,259 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 116,259 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 82,518 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

nail in n/s/f tyre

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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HJ04 NPE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ04 NPE, 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 HJ04 NPE registered?

HJ04 NPE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is HJ04 NPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ04 NPE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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