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VK54 ZRE

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

150,012 mi
Last recorded150,012 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 ZRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 150,012 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 149,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 148,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes pipes covered in grease/paint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 148,652 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 148,203 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 147,673 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 147,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 146,836 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 144,523 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 142,443 miles

rear brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2017 139,161 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 126,152 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 126,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 118,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 111,976 miles

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre cracking within tread

Pass 8 Mar 2013 104,798 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 96,707 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 96,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 91,229 miles

slight play steering rack n/s

Pass 12 Oct 2010 77,851 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,525 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,101 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,658 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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VK54 ZRE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZRE, 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 ZRE registered?

VK54 ZRE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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