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VO54 VKZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,075 mi
Last recorded142,075 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 VKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 142,075 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 140,271 miles

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 134,351 miles

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 12 Jan 2019 129,734 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 129,662 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 114,124 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 104,076 miles

Nearside slight play steering rack inner joint

Fail 20 Feb 2016 103,886 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 79,904 miles

slight blow from exhaust catalyst joint and welds

Fail 9 Jan 2015 79,901 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 79,066 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 77,853 miles

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)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 77,853 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,019 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 10 Oct 2011 62,019 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,512 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 53,101 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,869 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,205 miles

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

requires four wheel tracking check

Fail 20 Aug 2007 41,205 miles

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.

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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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.

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VO54 VKZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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