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AF04 YKZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,090 mi
Last recorded74,090 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 74,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 69,953 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 69,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 68,322 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 68,322 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 64,906 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Feb 2019 64,906 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 61,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,308 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,368 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2015 54,914 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,346 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 17 Feb 2014 54,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine light on

Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,716 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 52,122 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 52,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,757 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 47,572 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 47,572 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 45,525 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 39,976 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 YKZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

AF04 YKZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AF04 YKZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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