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AJ04 YFU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

185,545 mi
Last recorded185,545 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 185,545 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 173,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 162,905 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 162,905 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 149,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2015 136,958 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 127,102 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 116,905 miles

both front tyres have surface cracks on sidewall.

outer skin on back box corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 107,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 99,198 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 98,083 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 88,974 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 75,249 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 75,249 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 62,818 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 62,608 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 48,646 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 YFU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YFU, 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 YFU registered?

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

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