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AF04 YLB

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,240 mi
Last recorded144,240 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2021 144,240 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2020 140,057 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 134,954 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 134,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 127,305 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 127,303 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 119,434 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Fail 26 Oct 2017 119,430 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 4 Oct 2016 110,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing damaged (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front brake fluctuating slightly

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

both headlamps poor pattern

engine management light

Fail 30 Sep 2016 110,998 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

engine management light

both headlamps poor pattern

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing damaged (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front brake fluctuating slightly

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 103,478 miles

ehgine management light on

n/side rear child seat fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2015 103,473 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working n side front side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working n side rear no plate light not working (1.1.C.1d)

ehgine management light on

n/side rear child seat fitted

rear n/side tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2014 95,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine tale tale light on

Fail 10 Sep 2014 95,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine tale tale light on

Pass 3 Jul 2013 86,048 miles

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

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

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

front tyres have cuts in tread

Fail 3 Jul 2013 86,048 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

front tyres have cuts in tread

Pass 16 Jun 2012 79,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,927 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 65,838 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,148 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,593 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,665 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 YLB 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 63.6%.

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

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