MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight Play ()
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Silencer Outer Skin Corroded
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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
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
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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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