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VN54 OHC

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,213 mi
Last recorded134,213 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 OHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 134,213 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 134,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 128,123 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 122,046 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 122,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 114,747 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 114,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 109,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 109,114 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 99,402 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 99,402 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front & rear brake discs heavilly corroded

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged & bumper damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2011 92,062 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 7 Dec 2011 91,941 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 6 Dec 2010 81,340 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 74,830 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 64,307 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 54,317 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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VN54 OHC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VN54 OHC, 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 OHC registered?

VN54 OHC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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The MOT history for VN54 OHC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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