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AJ04 YFR

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,267 mi
Last recorded149,267 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 149,267 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 146,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 146,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 142,577 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 142,576 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement on calliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced BOTH outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing covered with seat covers (7.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 139,095 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both/inner/edges/worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 139,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone/rear/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both/inner/edges/worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake/back/plate/deteriating

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 129,482 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 116,416 miles

CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES.

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES WORN.

REAR EXHAUST WEAK.

Fail 26 Jun 2015 116,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES.

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES WORN.

REAR EXHAUST WEAK.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 102,475 miles

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

front suspension arm bushes worn.

rear brake pipes corroded.

windscreen marked.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 102,475 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn.

rear brake pipes corroded.

windscreen marked.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 89,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 89,487 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 74,067 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 74,067 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight bind on all brakes

Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,078 miles

slight play in both front steering arm ball ends

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,451 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,910 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 35,306 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,101 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 YFR is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AJ04 YFR, 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 YFR is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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