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AF54 YZM

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,125 mi
Last recorded180,125 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 180,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 180,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 169,123 miles

Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear coil spring corroded

Rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2016 159,767 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2016 159,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 144,905 miles

exhaust corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 144,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 134,894 miles

front suspension mountings worn

noise from power steering

rear springs corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2014 134,890 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

discs corroded

front suspension mountings worn

noise from power steering

rear springs corroded

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 17 Dec 2013 125,665 miles

All 4 brake discs badly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing on slightly

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump squealing/noisy

Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2013 125,659 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All 4 brake discs badly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing on slightly

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump squealing/noisy

Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2012 114,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 97,853 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 81,688 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 64,156 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 64,156 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 45,825 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 29,060 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 YZM is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZM, 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 YZM registered?

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

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