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AF54 YGC

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

177,642 mi
Last recorded177,642 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2025 177,642 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 177,573 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 164,041 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 151,921 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 138,894 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 109,281 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 90,364 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 90,127 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 65,983 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 64,264 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,525 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 57,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,342 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,596 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,578 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,280 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,650 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 31,386 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 26,174 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 YGC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF54 YGC registered?

AF54 YGC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 October 2004.

Is AF54 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 YGC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF54 YGC have outstanding finance?

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