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WL04 HRG

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,394 mi
Last recorded162,394 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 HRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 162,394 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 140,550 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Sep 2022 134,565 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 134,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRACK ARM INNER JOINT (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 129,805 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 129,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 125,583 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 125,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 121,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight play in offside front top mount

Pass 12 Nov 2018 113,764 miles

lift in offside front top strut mount

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

parking brake lever seems to hit a stop,but doesn't have excessive travel and passed rbt

rear brakes unbalanced,passed on lock up

small hole/slight leak front exhaust

Pass 2 Dec 2017 103,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 103,899 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both need polishing (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 100,696 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 96,586 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 92,816 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 87,660 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 78,629 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 71,874 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 64,536 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,793 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 31,700 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2007 18,214 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 17,887 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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WL04 HRG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WL04 HRG, 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 WL04 HRG registered?

WL04 HRG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 May 2004.

Is WL04 HRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL04 HRG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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