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AF04 YWK

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

87,843 mi
Last recorded87,843 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 87,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 77,776 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 77,401 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits c o too high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits c o too high on idle (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 69,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 63,784 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 53,922 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front anti-roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer head lamp lens is weathering (4.1.4 (b))

centre exhaust mount is deteriorated / exhaust is still supported by other mounts

Pass 17 Jul 2018 42,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 34,504 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 32,847 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,172 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 31,343 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,847 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,163 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,452 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,840 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,498 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,844 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 1 Jun 2007 19,958 miles

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 YWK is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YWK, 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 YWK registered?

AF04 YWK is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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