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AJ04 YFF

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,031 mi
Last recorded129,031 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 YFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 129,031 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 128,880 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 119,127 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 116,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated/faded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 116,940 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated/faded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 107,327 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

cut to offside rear tyre tread

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Jul 2014 99,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 89,939 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 83,127 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 83,127 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 72,082 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Jul 2011 72,081 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,429 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 50,054 miles

front number plate damaged but readable

Fail 9 Jul 2009 50,022 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged but readable

Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,422 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 27,874 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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AJ04 YFF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AJ04 YFF, 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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AJ04 YFF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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