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AF04 YVZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,654 mi
Last recorded84,654 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 YVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 84,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 84,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 81,291 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 81,291 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 77,646 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,046 miles

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

bonnet release lever broken

Fail 7 Jul 2015 74,046 miles

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

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

bonnet release lever broken

Pass 14 Jul 2014 69,607 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,032 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust ( braket ) corrodeing

Fail 10 Jul 2013 59,032 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front exhaust ( braket ) corrodeing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,817 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,457 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,711 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 35,775 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2009 33,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,807 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 YVZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YVZ, 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 YVZ registered?

AF04 YVZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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The MOT history for AF04 YVZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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