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WR54 KSF

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,771 mi
Last recorded148,771 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 KSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 148,771 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 148,761 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 131,165 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost age cracking and splitting (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs are worn on inner faces

both rear brake discs are worn

damage to nearside front brake backing plate

Pass 25 Aug 2015 122,278 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 112,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 112,342 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 101,111 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box slightly corroded on fixings

Fail 20 Aug 2013 101,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box slightly corroded on fixings

Pass 28 Aug 2012 90,098 miles

both rear springs corroded

corrosion to cat around the weld

rear box hanger poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both rear springs corroded

front no plate cracked

rear exhaust bracket corroded

starter slow on turning over, poss battery

Fail 3 Oct 2011 80,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear springs corroded

front no plate cracked

rear exhaust bracket corroded

starter slow on turning over, poss battery

Pass 8 Oct 2010 72,028 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear discs corroded and worn

rear springs corroded

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

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

front discs worn and corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2009 63,509 miles

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

front discs worn change next pads

front no plate cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2008 56,897 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,539 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 44,539 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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WR54 KSF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WR54 KSF, 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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WR54 KSF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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