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AF54 YKV

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,355 mi
Last recorded153,355 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 153,355 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 101,322 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 91,896 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 91,896 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 88,490 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 82,335 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 82,335 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 110,231 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 95,703 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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 YKV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YKV, 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

How do I check the history of AF54 YKV?

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What year was AF54 YKV registered?

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

Is AF54 YKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 YKV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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