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AF04 YJN

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,236 mi
Last recorded150,236 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 150,236 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment ns and os (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ns and os (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre condition poor

Pass 30 Dec 2016 144,142 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated,dip beam patterns poor

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle bushes worn

Fail 29 Dec 2016 144,141 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp lenses deteriorated,dip beam patterns poor

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 5 Dec 2015 139,245 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 135,549 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 135,549 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 127,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f inner brake pad very low

Fail 12 Dec 2012 118,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Dec 2012 118,476 miles

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Dec 2011 108,082 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 108,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 95,144 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 81,388 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 81,388 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 67,461 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 53,592 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 YJN 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 68.8%.

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 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 YJN, 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 YJN registered?

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

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