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VN04 KNL

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1866cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,103 mi
Last recorded110,103 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 KNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,866cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 110,103 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 110,097 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2017 105,888 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still appear supported enough

Pass 23 Apr 2016 102,121 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 102,096 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 94,326 miles

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Fail 15 Apr 2015 94,204 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front inner wheelarch damaged / missing

washer fluid level low

Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 76,331 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 76,331 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 62,646 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 47,270 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 28,209 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 23,801 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,801 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 19,346 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 15,252 miles

ADVISE.removed stickers from the swept area of zone "a"+"b"

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 KNL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,866cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KNL, 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

How do I check the history of VN04 KNL?

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What year was VN04 KNL registered?

VN04 KNL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is VN04 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN04 KNL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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