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VO04 RZX

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,748 mi
Last recorded129,748 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 RZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 129,748 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 129,738 miles

Emissions not tested derv leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 124,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 113,233 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2017 113,233 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine drivebelt cracked

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

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

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

Nearside front arch liner damaged

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 105,109 miles

Drivers electric window not working

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 105,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Drivers electric window not working

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 94,672 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 76,860 miles

exhaust catalyst corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 76,860 miles

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

exhaust catalyst corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 67,941 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

engine undertray loose

headlight lenses scratched but headlamp aim and output not reduced

Fail 22 May 2013 67,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished

engine undertray loose

headlight lenses scratched but headlamp aim and output not reduced

Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n /s front wheel bearing slight noise

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing close to wear bars

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,415 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,037 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 45,037 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,039 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 37,029 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,038 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON INSIDE EDGE OF FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE,NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,075 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 RZX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VO04 RZX, 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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VO04 RZX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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