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AF04 YWJ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,854 mi
Last recorded113,854 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 113,854 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 107,173 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

o/s/r shock absorber weeping slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2011 99,397 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 89,077 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,339 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 73,338 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 57,436 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,137 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 YWJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF04 YWJ?

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What year was AF04 YWJ registered?

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

Is AF04 YWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 YWJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF04 YWJ have outstanding finance?

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