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VK54 OGC

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,498 mi
Last recorded178,498 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 OGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 178,498 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

play in o/s front strut top mounting.

Pass 3 Feb 2018 163,038 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

eml light on.o/s front strut top mounting has slight play.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 142,423 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 122,984 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

oil leak.eml light on.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 106,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 103,599 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 98,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light is on

Fail 24 Jun 2013 98,041 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light is on

Pass 18 Jun 2012 90,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2011 84,087 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 84,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 75,241 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 55,225 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 55,225 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 53,214 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,452 miles

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

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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VK54 OGC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VK54 OGC, 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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What year was VK54 OGC registered?

VK54 OGC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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