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AF54 YCN

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

195,443 mi
Last recorded195,443 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 195,443 miles

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

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2023 195,438 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2022 175,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 175,613 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 151,683 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2020 136,258 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 132,034 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under Body Corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2018 126,919 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 126,919 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 121,097 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 113,501 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 100,783 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 86,772 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,772 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,438 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 71,438 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,148 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 52,670 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,360 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,840 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,811 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,467 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 YCN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AF54 YCN, 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 YCN registered?

AF54 YCN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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