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VO04 BPE

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,458 mi
Last recorded116,458 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 BPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 116,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension (2.4.G.2)

has cam belt been replaced?

right hand radiator cooling fan has outer ring & 1x blade broken & is badly out of balance

Fail 16 Dec 2015 116,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension (2.4.G.2)

has cam belt been replaced?

right hand radiator cooling fan has outer ring & 1x blade broken & is badly out of balance

Fail 1 Dec 2014 104,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres getting low

centre exhaust section corroded by rear joint

front brake discs lipped

rear brake pads getting low

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 1 Dec 2014 104,547 miles

both front tyres getting low

centre exhaust section corroded by rear joint

front brake discs lipped

rear brake pads getting low

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2013 93,217 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Nov 2012 81,094 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 81,093 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 67,315 miles

front number plate in poor condition,suggest new soon

Pass 29 Jun 2010 49,125 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,732 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,520 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,995 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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VO04 BPE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO04 BPE, 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 VO04 BPE registered?

VO04 BPE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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