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AF04 XXY

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,701 mi
Last recorded157,701 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 157,701 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 157,695 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 140,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 139,909 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 132,367 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 132,367 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 123,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

Fail 18 Sep 2017 123,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

Pass 6 Sep 2016 113,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 104,178 miles

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Offside Rear worn on edge

Fail 23 Sep 2015 104,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front o/s front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear worn on edge

Pass 26 Jul 2014 91,171 miles

headlamps faded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,388 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 68,537 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,708 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,873 miles

slight wear to front discs

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,428 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 32,574 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 25,040 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 XXY 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 XXY, 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 XXY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is AF04 XXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 XXY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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