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AF04 XZR

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,697 mi
Last recorded66,697 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 66,697 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 66,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 65,199 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 65,179 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured outer sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the flexi due to damage (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 63,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the flexi due to damage (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,960 miles

Rear brakes slight binding

Fail 8 Apr 2016 61,946 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes slight binding

Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,323 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,140 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,832 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,259 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,512 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,807 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 47,873 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,202 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,214 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 36,204 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2007 31,086 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 27,381 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 XZR is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF04 XZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF04 XZR registered?

AF04 XZR is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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