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AF54 YCO

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

190,489 mi
Last recorded190,489 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 190,489 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 190,484 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 185,076 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit- perished and cracking- cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit- heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- perished and cracking- cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

corrosion to rear axel

Fail 7 Feb 2023 185,015 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

corrosion to rear axel

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit- perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit- perished and cracking- cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit- heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- perished and cracking- cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 181,360 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear dust covers poor (5.3.2 (b))

advise general corrosion taking effect , rear brake backing discs heavily corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2022 181,360 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear dust covers poor (5.3.2 (b))

advise general corrosion taking effect , rear brake backing discs heavily corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 176,192 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

advise both rear shock absorbers dust covers poor condition

advise poor pattern on headlamps

both rear brake backing plates heavily corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 170,610 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 161,381 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 147,746 miles

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

Rear Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 137,973 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Jul 2017 137,960 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jun 2016 130,827 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 116,894 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 107,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 96,288 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 96,236 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front inner wing linning insecure and rubbing on tyre

offside rear mud flap insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2011 86,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front brake disc inner face scored

offside front brake disc inner face scored

Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,101 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,098 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 52,535 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,613 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 YCO is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black 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 YCO, 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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AF54 YCO is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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