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AF04 SVN

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,578 mi
Last recorded146,578 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 SVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 146,578 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Pass 13 Apr 2016 141,712 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS SLIGHTLY LEAKING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 13 Apr 2016 141,712 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS SLIGHTLY LEAKING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 135,463 miles

front lower arms rear bushes worn and slight movement

Fail 11 Mar 2015 135,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front lower arms rear bushes worn and slight movement

Pass 15 Mar 2014 129,417 miles

both headf lamps faded 2/alternator cluch pulley causing aux belt noise

Fail 15 Mar 2014 129,417 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both headf lamps faded 2/alternator cluch pulley causing aux belt noise

Pass 2 Mar 2013 123,408 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

alternator clutch puulley noisy front tyres just legal

Pass 25 Feb 2012 117,248 miles

slight play front top shock mounts

Fail 25 Feb 2012 117,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play front top shock mounts

Pass 18 Feb 2011 111,024 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 103,663 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2M AND WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 20 Feb 2009 95,644 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 20 Feb 2009 95,644 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 15 Feb 2008 88,267 miles

both front brake disc inner faces liped

dampness around offside of steering rack

offside rear tyre getting low

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2007 65,943 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 SVN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SVN, 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 AF04 SVN registered?

AF04 SVN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AF04 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 SVN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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