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AF54 YDT

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,195 mi
Last recorded180,195 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 180,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 180,050 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 173,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers door hard to open from outside

Pass 26 Feb 2015 165,527 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 151,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise both rear tyres becoming low

advise n/s/f wiper slightly split

Fail 4 Mar 2014 151,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both rear tyres becoming low

advise n/s/f wiper slightly split

Pass 1 Mar 2013 130,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 130,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 103,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 92,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2009 81,562 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 69,190 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 69,190 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,412 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad lamp on due to wire on pad broken. all discs and pady quite worn.

crack on front no plate.

n/s/r, seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted.

road wheel o/s/f has rubbed away part of inner wheel arch liner, not touching at preasent.

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 YDT is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

Is AF54 YDT safe to buy?

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