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AD53 VGX

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,878 mi
Last recorded87,878 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 87,878 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 87,878 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 82,910 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 82,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,468 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 77,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 71,405 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 71,405 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,123 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,212 miles

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion to exhaust.

engine man light on.

n/s door mirror glass damaged.

slight wear wishbone bushes.

Pass 8 May 2012 60,896 miles

body damage.

n/s mirror glass damaged.

slight wear suspension bushes.

Pass 16 May 2011 57,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrsion suspension units.

n/s mirror glass damaged.

surface rust to brake pipes.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust very poor condition

front discs very poor condition

n/s door mirror glass damaged

rear discs poor condition

suspension knocks

Fail 30 Mar 2010 56,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust very poor condition

front discs very poor condition

n/s door mirror glass damaged

rear discs poor condition

suspension knocks

Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,099 miles

all brake discs poor condition

exhaust poor condition

n/s door mirror glass damaged

rear tyres 2.5mm

Fail 19 Jun 2008 44,562 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

surface rust to exhaust.coolant level low.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 44,562 miles

surface rust to exhaust.coolant level low.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 35,388 miles

corrosion to exhaust †all brake discs just acceptable †front tyres on legal limit †n/s door mirror damaged

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 VGX 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 66.7%.

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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

AD53 VGX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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