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WU54 AVE

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

215,111 mi
Last recorded215,111 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 AVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 215,111 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml on

rear view mirror not attached

Pass 14 Feb 2018 212,428 miles

Nearside windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view of the road

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Rear exhaust box rear bracket broken off

Fail 14 Feb 2018 212,428 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly on inner edge / low at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Rear exhaust box rear bracket broken off

Pass 13 Feb 2017 191,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front o/s/f slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge / low at 2.5mm

Rear exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 11 Feb 2016 161,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm / inner edge worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Nearside steering arm slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2.5mm / bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering arm slight play

Fail 11 Feb 2016 161,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm / inner edge worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside steering arm slight play

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2.5mm / bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering arm slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2015 133,588 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2015 133,588 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 124,035 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 124,035 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 110,933 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 110,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 99,433 miles

Damage on nearside sill

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 85,181 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 72,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 72,781 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 57,124 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,170 miles

front tyres getting low 3mm

rear tyres on 2mm close to limit

Fail 15 Feb 2008 43,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

front tyres getting low 3mm

rear tyres on 2mm close to limit

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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WU54 AVE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WU54 AVE, 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 WU54 AVE registered?

WU54 AVE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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