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AF04 XZT

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,958 mi
Last recorded121,958 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 121,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 121,956 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 110,800 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 110,800 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 97,898 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 86,207 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 76,744 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,880 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,091 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 53,091 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,416 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 52,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,009 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 42,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 39,669 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,581 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,027 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 XZT is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XZT, 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

How do I check the history of AF04 XZT?

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What year was AF04 XZT registered?

AF04 XZT is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is AF04 XZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 XZT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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