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AF04 YDY

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,783 mi
Last recorded122,783 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 122,783 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 122,777 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre also (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 122,763 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

low brake lining light on

Pass 14 Feb 2018 102,449 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2018 102,298 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Subframe holed near front control arm (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 86,833 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 80,354 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 77,676 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,472 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,891 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,848 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 52,515 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,835 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,500 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,833 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 22,144 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 YDY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YDY, 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 YDY?

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What year was AF04 YDY registered?

AF04 YDY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is AF04 YDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 YDY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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