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AJ04 YFV

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,775 mi
Last recorded187,775 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 187,775 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear flexi brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 187,765 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both front side wings (6.1.C.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear flexi brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 176,702 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 176,671 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 162,436 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 162,436 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 144,237 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 144,237 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 124,865 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 124,865 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 112,285 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 111,680 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 98,147 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 79,993 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 65,786 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 54,182 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 42,157 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 YFV 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 64.7%.

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

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