MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
covers fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
play in both steering rack ends
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (offside ON LIMIT NOW) (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
Nearside wing mirror case damaged
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (offside ON LIMIT NOW) (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
Nearside wing mirror case damaged
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside slight play steering rack inner joint
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after catalyst (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside slight play steering rack inner joint
slight blow from exhaust catalyst joint and welds
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
edge of nearside rear brake discs scored
nearside headlamp beam pattern becoming poor crazed
slight blow from exhaust catalyst joint and welds
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust mount broken
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
centre exhaust mount broken
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
requires four wheel tracking check
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
requires four wheel tracking check
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
VO54 VKZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VO54 VKZ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VO54 VKZ?
You can check the full history of VO54 VKZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VO54 VKZ registered?
VO54 VKZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 September 2004.
Is VO54 VKZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for VO54 VKZ shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VO54 VKZ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VO54 VKZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.