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AF54 YKE

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

101,046 mi
Last recorded101,046 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 101,046 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 96,056 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 89,419 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear brake anti-rattle spring incorrectly located

Fail 14 Sep 2021 89,419 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.85m-1 Limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear brake anti-rattle spring incorrectly located

Pass 11 Sep 2020 84,303 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded / pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 78,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 74,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,395 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 65,601 miles

slight play detected offside front wheel

Pass 3 Sep 2015 60,092 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,490 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer shoulder

Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,784 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,511 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,983 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer shoulder

Pass 23 Aug 2010 35,926 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,134 miles

rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,284 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,726 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YKE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YKE, 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 YKE registered?

AF54 YKE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 September 2004.

Is AF54 YKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 YKE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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