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AD53 VHF

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,304 mi
Last recorded101,304 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 101,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

centre d bushes worn

flexi pipe blowing

lower arm bushes worn

Pass 27 Feb 2020 95,624 miles

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

front shocks damp

Fail 25 Feb 2020 95,624 miles

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

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

front shocks damp

Pass 21 Feb 2019 90,985 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 85,616 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside and offside headlight aims poor

Pass 30 May 2017 75,455 miles

front and centre exhaust mounts broken

front exhaust flexi poor

Fail 30 May 2017 75,455 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake light not working

front and centre exhaust mounts broken

front exhaust flexi poor

Pass 31 May 2016 66,259 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 26 May 2015 57,860 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2014 50,624 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2013 45,057 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,284 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,831 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 31,684 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 27,305 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 20,566 miles

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

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

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 VHF 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 88.2%.

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 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 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

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

Is AD53 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 VHF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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