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VN54 BUP

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,831 mi
Last recorded86,831 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 BUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 86,831 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 73,528 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 72,140 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 72,124 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,987 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,625 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 65,804 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 63,829 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,672 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,685 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,438 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,062 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 4 Oct 2011 51,003 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,157 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,388 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,722 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 22,621 miles

Boot lid stiff in operation to open & close.

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 BUP is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BUP, 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 BUP registered?

VN54 BUP is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 October 2004.

Is VN54 BUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN54 BUP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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