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VN04 ALU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,022 mi
Last recorded142,022 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 ALU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 142,022 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 133,894 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 124,693 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 117,421 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 117,284 miles

Central Front Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 110,858 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 104,617 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Offside outer sill corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,178 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,553 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

NSR and OSR tires worn and perished

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 91,553 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement Parking brake not operating. Seized fully on (3.5.1k)

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

Brake pad warning light on

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

NSR and OSR tires worn and perished

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 82,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 76,019 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 76,019 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 70,837 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 70,837 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,175 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,059 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,874 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,150 miles

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

OSR tyre has warn unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,470 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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VN04 ALU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN04 ALU, 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 VN04 ALU registered?

VN04 ALU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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