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WJ04 MXV

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,499 mi
Last recorded70,499 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 MXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 70,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly misshapen

Fail 8 Dec 2017 70,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and slightly insecure (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 4 Jan 2017 70,091 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 70,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 64,937 miles

Centre exhaust hanging bracket broken

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 60,226 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 60,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2013 56,888 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 47,685 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,846 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 40,140 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,270 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 37,270 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,537 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 25,348 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 MXV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MXV, 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 MXV registered?

WJ04 MXV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is WJ04 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ04 MXV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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