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WU04 LVJ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

191,901 mi
Last recorded191,901 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 LVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 191,901 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 190,662 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 175,300 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 169,684 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 169,604 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 147,578 miles

nearside rear tyre valve detiorating

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

tempary repair to rear exhaust bracket

Pass 3 Jan 2014 143,511 miles

(slight) play / movment from the offside upper suspension top mount

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front side light dim

Offside head light aim on its upper most limit

Fail 2 Jan 2014 143,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

(slight) play / movment from the offside upper suspension top mount

Both front tyres worn low on there inner edges & worn TO LIMIT!

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front side light dim

Offside head light aim on its upper most limit

Pass 10 Dec 2012 135,671 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 135,656 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 125,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 115,904 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 106,644 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 97,239 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 97,239 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 81,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2007 63,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WU04 LVJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WU04 LVJ, 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 WU04 LVJ registered?

WU04 LVJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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