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GL54CGV
2004 VOLKSWAGEN BORA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GL54CGV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BORA
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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115 Total Defects Recorded
9 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 156,263 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
25 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 156,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Subframe corroded around lower arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing corroded with sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Obligatory mirror missing Interior mirror. (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section. (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top strut mounts worn. (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Wear inner rack joint.
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses cloudy causing slightly low output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 152,228 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front wing corroded
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 152,228 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front wing corroded
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 152,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front wing corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
26 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,670 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Headlights slightly deteriorated
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
23 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 144,670 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlights slightly deteriorated
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
28 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,517 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wiper blade smearing screen slightly
- both front lower arm rear bushes are perished no movement
21 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 138,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wiper blade smearing screen slightly
- both front lower arm rear bushes are perished no movement
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,930 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2019 25 Jun 202620 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 121,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
7 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,235 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2018 25 Jun 202621 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,496 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2017 25 Jun 202620 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 101,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
25 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,617 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside front suspension arm ball joint worn close to excess
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
9 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,056 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
9 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 95,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,605 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
30 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,404 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2013 25 Jun 202615 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,605 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2012 25 Jun 202624 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,420 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2011 25 Jun 202614 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,432 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2010 25 Jun 202622 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,741 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2009 25 Jun 20268 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,346 MI
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GL54CGV was registered on 2004-11-27
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