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AF04 YDS

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,692 mi
Last recorded80,692 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 80,692 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 pitted/surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (e))

mid exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2023 80,676 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 80,676 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 80,666 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 80,572 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 80,572 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 74,013 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 74,013 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 70,123 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 70,193 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 66,216 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 65,848 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cut on outside wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,260 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 58,628 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 54,615 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 50,072 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 24 Jan 2011 45,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,733 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,620 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 25,296 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)

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 YDS is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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