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WP04 PFJ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,586 mi
Last recorded189,586 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 PFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2018 189,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all tyres worn low on edges

engine cover fitted to vehicle

front wiper blades slightly smearing

oil leak

rear silencer outer skin corroded

rear tyres slightly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Dec 2016 166,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 157,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 137,569 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 121,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 121,723 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 106,224 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 91,616 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 79,299 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 79,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2010 73,550 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,164 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,238 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 43,238 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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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WP04 PFJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WP04 PFJ, 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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WP04 PFJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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The MOT history for WP04 PFJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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