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AD53 VGP

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,726 mi
Last recorded93,726 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 93,726 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 82,590 miles

o/s/r arch slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 78,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to hose (3.6.B.2c)

both front headlamps deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2016 74,129 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 70,280 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 70,278 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 63,741 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 126,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brakes have slight bind

Fail 4 Feb 2013 57,960 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,960 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,217 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,504 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 43,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,560 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,233 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 37,233 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,429 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 26,898 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 VGP is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD53 VGP, 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 AD53 VGP registered?

AD53 VGP is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 February 2004.

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