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VN54 RZP

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,365 mi
Last recorded137,365 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 RZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 137,365 miles

eml on

Fail 3 May 2017 137,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

eml on

Pass 24 May 2016 131,507 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 131,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 May 2015 129,892 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 128,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 128,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 124,612 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 110,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 110,591 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 90,775 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 78,598 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 65,748 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 60,102 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 RZP is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RZP, 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 RZP registered?

VN54 RZP is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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The MOT history for VN54 RZP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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