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WJ54 LFX

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

226,540 mi
Last recorded226,540 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 LFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 226,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bumper grill missing

front number plate slightly faded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 206,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 191,016 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 183,408 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 163,967 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 155,267 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 144,813 miles

Exhaust centre section slightly blowing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 120,133 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on tread

Fail 12 Nov 2010 120,133 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on tread

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 97,164 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 97,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 77,380 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 77,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 65,338 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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WJ54 LFX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WJ54 LFX, 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 WJ54 LFX registered?

WJ54 LFX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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The MOT history for WJ54 LFX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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