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WN54 OLX

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,060 mi
Last recorded117,060 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 OLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 117,060 miles

both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner face

Fail 6 Mar 2013 116,983 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner face

Pass 9 Mar 2012 99,901 miles

near side rear tyre 2.5mm

Fail 9 Mar 2012 99,901 miles

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

near side rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 28 Feb 2011 79,429 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded and pitted on inner face

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,773 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 57,765 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 43,038 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 43,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OLX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN54 OLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN54 OLX registered?

WN54 OLX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 October 2004.

Is WN54 OLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN54 OLX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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