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AJ04 YFL

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,468 mi
Last recorded105,468 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 105,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 105,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 93,895 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to 1st flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle beam is heavily corroded - not seriously weakened. Especially around bushes

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded / deteriorated

unable to open tailgate

Pass 3 Jul 2018 84,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has 2.5mm tread

Rear beam axle and shocks slight corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2018 84,769 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has 2.5mm tread

Rear beam axle and shocks slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2017 74,846 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at 1st flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear axle beam is corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2017 74,842 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at 1st flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.8mm - recommend renewal (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

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

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

Rear axle beam is corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 66,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Fail 8 Jul 2016 66,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,866 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 51,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly.

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,428 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 28 Jun 2012 40,946 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,358 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,003 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,203 miles

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion.

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 2 Jul 2008 24,823 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 21,087 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 YFL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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