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277D161

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,139 mi
Last recorded38,139 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration277D161
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 38,139 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 32,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres badly perishing

front wiper blades start to smear

Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,427 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 31,946 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 25,073 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,605 miles

Front tyres worn badly on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,437 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 16,437 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 10,985 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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277D161 is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 277D161, 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 277D161 registered?

277D161 is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is 277D161 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 277D161 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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