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WR04 HRC

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,648 mi
Last recorded191,648 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 HRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 191,648 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 188,016 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 176,252 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 164,139 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 152,633 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 137,173 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 114,237 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front wheelarch liner - evidence of it having been fouling tyre. Not apparent during test.

Fail 13 Feb 2015 113,868 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake release; 30%

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front wheelarch liner - evidence of it having been fouling tyre. Not apparent during test.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake application; 30%

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 102,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 102,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 93,275 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 93,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 84,615 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 75,014 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 60,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,384 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,208 miles

n/s o/s front tyres slightly low on inner and outer edges

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,913 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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WR04 HRC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WR04 HRC, 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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What year was WR04 HRC registered?

WR04 HRC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is WR04 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR04 HRC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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