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AF04 YEC

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

251,478 mi
Last recorded251,478 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 YEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 251,478 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 248,612 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 242,920 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 222,986 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 212,064 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 201,636 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 188,543 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 188,543 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 178,335 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 178,335 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 162,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2013 146,818 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 131,993 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 131,993 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 115,679 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 102,323 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine under tray insecure and damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2009 88,634 miles

front discs pitted and worn in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2008 77,484 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front and rear discs corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2007 57,890 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 YEC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YEC, 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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What year was AF04 YEC registered?

AF04 YEC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 May 2004.

Is AF04 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 YEC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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