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AF54 SYA

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,645 mi
Last recorded153,645 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 SYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 153,645 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 128,250 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose advise repair

Drivers door lower hinge loose advise repair

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 128,221 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre exhaust heat shield loose advise repair

Drivers door lower hinge loose advise repair

Engine management light on advise repair

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 107,765 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box detrioated

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 107,765 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box detrioated

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 97,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 97,940 miles

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

Inner Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 97,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 87,634 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 87,632 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,185 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 78,185 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,025 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 52,954 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,699 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 42,699 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,039 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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AF54 SYA is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AF54 SYA, 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 AF54 SYA registered?

AF54 SYA is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is AF54 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 SYA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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