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WJ04 EVH

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,567 mi
Last recorded175,567 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 EVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 175,567 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All-round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 159,268 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 159,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 152,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 152,954 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 147,208 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 139,513 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 128,031 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 128,031 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 125,276 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 125,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 122,046 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 122,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 112,713 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 103,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both headlamp lense/glass deteriorating

slight wear ridge front brake discs

Pass 22 Aug 2013 94,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 94,049 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 90,281 miles

both front brake hoses cracking slightly

both n/s tyres getting low on inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2013 90,281 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses cracking slightly

both n/s tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2012 76,763 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 76,763 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,839 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 66,659 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,667 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 52,790 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,905 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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WJ04 EVH is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJ04 EVH, 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 WJ04 EVH registered?

WJ04 EVH is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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The MOT history for WJ04 EVH shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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