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AF04 GFU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,175 mi
Last recorded142,175 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 GFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 142,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 135,364 miles

Both headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 25 Jan 2018 128,136 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 128,136 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 122,446 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 122,446 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 115,586 miles

Rear bootlid will not open

Fail 17 Dec 2015 115,586 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear bootlid will not open

Pass 8 Jan 2015 108,008 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 108,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 98,415 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 98,415 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 89,632 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 80,999 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 72,775 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 58,908 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 46,685 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 36,920 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 21,473 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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AF04 GFU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AF04 GFU, 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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AF04 GFU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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