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VN54 BSZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,939 mi
Last recorded140,939 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 BSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 140,939 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s frt on limits ()

corrosion and damage to sills

Pass 22 Nov 2022 132,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

damage to sills

lift in both frt top mounts

Pass 23 Nov 2021 121,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to sills

lift in both frt top mounts

Pass 1 Dec 2020 114,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

damage to sills

lift in both frt top mounts

Pass 18 Sep 2019 109,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat area (6.1.2 (a))

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

both frt cv boots weeping

parking lever travel

Pass 27 Sep 2018 101,090 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

parking brake lever has little or no reserve

Pass 26 Sep 2017 96,631 miles

Parking brake performance only just met it would appear that the braking system needs rectifying

Fail 26 Sep 2017 96,631 miles

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

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

Parking brake performance only just met it would appear that the braking system needs rectifying

Pass 26 Sep 2016 92,503 miles

Parking brake performance only just met it would appear that the braking system needs rectifying

Fail 26 Sep 2016 92,503 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake performance only just met it would appear that the braking system needs rectifying

Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake efficency only just met it would appear that the braking system needs rectifying

Fail 23 Sep 2015 88,098 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake efficency only just met it would appear that the braking system needs rectifying

Pass 25 Sep 2014 83,492 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 83,492 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 79,567 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 75,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Sep 2011 71,333 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,651 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 62,430 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,209 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 52,966 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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VN54 BSZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VN54 BSZ, 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 VN54 BSZ registered?

VN54 BSZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 November 2004.

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