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AD53 DDV

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,093 mi
Last recorded97,093 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 97,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

aftermarket pedal covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2014 97,093 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

aftermarket pedal covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2013 91,258 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust deteriorating with slight leak

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2013 91,258 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust deteriorating with slight leak

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 14 Nov 2012 83,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

condition of exhaust system clamp corroding

spear wheel fitted to offside rear

Fail 13 Nov 2012 83,083 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

condition of exhaust system clamp corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,830 miles

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

centre heat sheld insecure

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 20 Sep 2011 67,828 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

condition of both front and rear brake discs condition

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,522 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 29 Jul 2010 54,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,672 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 43,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,167 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 25,327 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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AD53 DDV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AD53 DDV, 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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AD53 DDV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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