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WJ04 ZGE

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

179,313 mi
Last recorded179,313 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 179,313 miles

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 15 Mar 2023 179,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Mar 2022 163,381 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 146,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 131,978 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 120,963 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 110,597 miles

engine light on

Fail 22 Mar 2018 110,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 6 Feb 2017 100,175 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 100,175 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 93,972 miles

Centre exhaust mount deteiorated

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F headlight faded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 84,663 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,708 miles

o/s headlight slight poor output

Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,228 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 65,034 miles

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

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

front tyres are nearing legal limit and wearing on inner edge of offside front tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,201 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,748 miles

both front tyres tread very low 2mm

both rear tyres wearing outside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,501 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,814 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,324 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 21,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/F TYRE TREAD STARTING TO GET LOW

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 ZGE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZGE, 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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WJ04 ZGE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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