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WN04 UMG

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,894 mi
Last recorded179,894 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 UMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2016 179,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested due to accessibility to exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split at flexi and cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55X16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section exhaust missing (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak rear of engine ()

Pass 30 Apr 2015 158,194 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 143,753 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 122,528 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 122,528 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 104,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2011 84,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 84,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,659 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 45,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,485 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 25,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,743 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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WN04 UMG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WN04 UMG, 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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WN04 UMG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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