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AF04 XXZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

152,035 mi
Last recorded152,035 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2019 152,035 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine see sheet (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe holed in 2 places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s 205 - o/s 195/65 r15 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern lens fogged (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding stuck on (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern lens fogged (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front wishbone back bush deteriorated

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 144,327 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 144,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 134,668 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 134,668 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 134,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 127,627 miles

n/s and o/s head lights are glazed but showing a beam pattern

Fail 9 Sep 2016 127,627 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s head lights are glazed but showing a beam pattern

Pass 7 Sep 2015 120,028 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Fail 7 Sep 2015 120,027 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 112,067 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 112,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 104,511 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 97,203 miles

n/s/f mirror glass dammaged

spare tyre flat

Fail 12 Sep 2012 97,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

n/s/f mirror glass dammaged

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Jan 2012 92,829 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 92,424 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Spare tyre defective

ns mirror damage

Pass 16 Dec 2010 95,327 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 77,157 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 65,448 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 54,130 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 42,425 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 XXZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XXZ, 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 XXZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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