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AD04 LKZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

190,919 mi
Last recorded190,919 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 LKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 190,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 187,234 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 183,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 180,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 177,378 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 173,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 173,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 167,566 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre feathered

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 167,566 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre feathered

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 164,589 miles

Offside Front Strut top has slight play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 155,124 miles

Central Center Exhaust Hanger adrift from exhaust but exhaust system still adequately supported

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 149,902 miles

Centre Exhaust hanger insecure but exhaust system still adequately suported

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 145,147 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 139,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 135,687 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 127,765 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner edge, possable tracking problem

Exhaust centre bracket detached but system supported O.K.

Front brake discs rusty & wear lip

Fail 9 Oct 2012 127,617 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner edge, possable tracking problem

Centre exhaust small split & blow

Exhaust centre bracket detached but system supported O.K.

Front brake discs rusty & wear lip

Slight oil leak sump plug area

Pass 12 Sep 2011 114,182 miles

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

rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 102,978 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 94,876 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 87,624 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 77,506 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 74,790 miles

Both front tyres 3mm

Front number plate in poor condition

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

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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AD04 LKZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AD04 LKZ, 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 AD04 LKZ registered?

AD04 LKZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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The MOT history for AD04 LKZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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