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AD53 VHC

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,148 mi
Last recorded104,148 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 104,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 104,139 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low lens inside insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 88,266 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 88,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 76,953 miles

Central exhaust mounting detatched

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section damaged (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall but not deep enough to reach cord

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 76,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Central exhaust mounting detatched

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section damaged (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall but not deep enough to reach cord

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 67,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,724 miles

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

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

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

clutch worn

Fail 4 Mar 2015 59,724 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch worn

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,398 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,223 miles

engine warning light on.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,874 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 26,575 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 25,046 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 23,092 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 20,405 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 VHC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AD53 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

AD53 VHC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 February 2004.

Is AD53 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 VHC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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