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AJ04 YFH

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,766 mi
Last recorded148,766 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 YFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 148,766 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 136,994 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 136,989 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 May 2015 124,860 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 111,156 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 99,437 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 90,530 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 77,096 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 77,096 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 65,638 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 56,182 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,519 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 22 May 2007 37,085 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 YFH is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AJ04 YFH, 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 AJ04 YFH registered?

AJ04 YFH is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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