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VN04 KNZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,248 mi
Last recorded119,248 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 KNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 119,248 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 119,195 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 121,750 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 121,749 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 104,581 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 92,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

unable to clearly see rear inner brake pads

Pass 18 Feb 2012 82,636 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 163,218 miles

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

judder on clutch

Pass 8 May 2008 107,330 miles

Rear exhaust mounting getting rusty

Pass 8 May 2007 76,569 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 KNZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KNZ, 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 KNZ registered?

VN04 KNZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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