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AF54 ZYD

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

240,977 mi
Last recorded240,977 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 ZYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 240,977 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres low on edges except ns front new (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 228,939 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 210,473 miles

advise corrosion to front wheel arches

exhaust bracket broken. exhaust still secure

Fail 11 Mar 2016 210,473 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise corrosion to front wheel arches

exhaust bracket broken. exhaust still secure

Fail 13 Mar 2015 191,104 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyres Getting Low on Tread

Pass 13 Mar 2015 191,104 miles

Rear Tyres Getting Low on Tread

Pass 12 Mar 2014 172,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 153,220 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 153,220 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 134,301 miles

Engine Undertray insecure

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 114,965 miles

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

engine management light on

front wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 25 Mar 2010 97,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 97,842 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 51,171 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 ZYD is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZYD, 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 ZYD registered?

AF54 ZYD is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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