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AF54 YYC

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,525 mi
Last recorded147,525 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 147,525 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 147,524 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 143,512 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2018 142,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2017 133,588 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2016 125,415 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2015 113,981 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2014 101,076 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 88,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust back box deteriorated

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 4 Apr 2012 78,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,207 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,456 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 56,456 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 52,936 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 42,906 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,426 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 YYC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

AF54 YYC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is AF54 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 YYC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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