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AF54 YCW

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,433 mi
Last recorded171,433 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 171,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 166,796 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 166,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 159,108 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 145,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust pipe corroded/ holed

vehicle emits some black smoke during acceleration

Pass 2 Nov 2013 129,621 miles

drivers mirror works but has paper under glass removed to test mirror ok and refit

engine emission smoking but not excissively when tested

high mileage recomend cam belt

rear brake discs corroded

under tray damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2012 122,165 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 122,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 18 Nov 2011 109,510 miles

FRONT TYRES HAVE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL MINIMUM (N/S FEATHERED & O/S CENTRAL-AREA).,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Fail 18 Nov 2011 109,510 miles

FRONT TYRES HAVE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL MINIMUM (N/S FEATHERED & O/S CENTRAL-AREA).,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 92,960 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 81,036 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT & O/S FRONT ON IT'S MARKER. Thanx.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 81,036 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT & O/S FRONT ON IT'S MARKER. Thanx.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 63,938 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,993 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 YCW is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

AF54 YCW is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 September 2004.

Is AF54 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 YCW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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