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WL53 LSJ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,849 mi
Last recorded175,849 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 LSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 175,849 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight water leak

Pass 14 Mar 2020 162,833 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 154,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust has slight blow

Pass 6 Feb 2018 119,192 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 119,192 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 134,196 miles

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

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both (2.5.B.3a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 123,514 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 123,514 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 113,476 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 102,889 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 102,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 92,878 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 92,878 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,199 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 72,815 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 72,815 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 62,924 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 54,532 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,212 miles

front nearside tyre wearing low on outer edge ok just at this time

Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,852 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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WL53 LSJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL53 LSJ, 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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WL53 LSJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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