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AD04 NRJ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,058 mi
Last recorded213,058 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 213,058 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 210,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 209,326 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 206,524 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 206,524 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 193,576 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 193,576 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 193,563 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 181,256 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 181,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 169,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Mar 2016 157,850 miles

both front tyres worn bald outer edge close to cord

both rear tyres worn low

engine management light on

front brake discs deteriorated and corroded

front brake pads worn low

nearside front brake has slight grab, due to corroded discs

Fail 2 Mar 2016 157,850 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn bald outer edge close to cord

both rear tyres worn low

engine management light on

front brake discs deteriorated and corroded

front brake pads worn low

nearside front brake has slight grab, due to corroded discs

Pass 22 Dec 2014 154,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

front brake discs deteriorated and scored

rear brake discs deteriorated and scored

rear brake pads worn very thin, close to the min legal limit

Pass 3 Jun 2013 126,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2012 114,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 May 2011 109,366 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2009 95,381 miles

rear no.plate in poor condition and poorly securedbut ok at time of test*wiper clearance poor* headlamp patterns a little indistinct and on aim limits*

Pass 11 Jun 2008 88,753 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 71,508 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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AD04 NRJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NRJ, 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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AD04 NRJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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