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2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,112 mi
Last recorded146,112 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 BKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 146,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 136,475 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 127,257 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 114,772 miles

both headlamp lenses deterioating

both rear tyres close to legal limit

minor chip in windscreen

n/s front strut slightly damp

rear exhaust box corroding and deterioating

slight blow on centre exhaust joint

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 11 Apr 2013 100,553 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise centre exhaust mounting corroded off but still supports the exhaust system

advise condensation in n/s/r light lens

advise slight wear to headlamp lenses

Pass 4 Apr 2012 90,346 miles

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

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)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs inner and outer faces corroded

front brake pads 50% worn

slight exhaust blow on joining sleeve between cat and centre box

slight play in handbrake

Fail 3 Apr 2012 90,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs inner and outer faces corroded

front brake pads 50% worn

slight exhaust blow on joining sleeve between cat and centre box

slight play in handbrake

Pass 6 Apr 2011 77,066 miles

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

The nearside headlamp aim is on the minimum line - cannot be raised as adjuster is brocken.

The offside headlamp aim is on the minimum line - cannot be raised as adjuster is brocken.

exhaust knocking on front exhaust mount.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 77,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

The front exhaust mount is only partially secured.

The nearside headlamp aim is on the minimum line - cannot be raised as adjuster is brocken.

The offside headlamp aim is on the minimum line - cannot be raised as adjuster is brocken.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,199 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 58,461 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres distorted on inner edges & cracking between treads

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2007 28,548 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2007 28,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

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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WN54 BKD is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol 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 WN54 BKD, 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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WN54 BKD is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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