MOT Status
ValidMileage
186,154 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever on caliper not fully returning
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever on caliper not fully returning
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
movement in n/s inner rack end
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
movement in n/s inner rack end
n/s/f lower arm rear rear bushes perished
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust mount split and corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3-4mm tread depth on front tyres
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges
front brake discs scoring and light corrosion on edges advise reface
front tyres worn inner edges, advise wheel alignment.
o/s/r tyre very badly perished advise renewal, n/s/r nail in tread
o/s front wishbone rubbing on subframe
o/s rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish
rear brakes slightly binding
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VN04 KSF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 KSF, 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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VN04 KSF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 April 2004.
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