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AJ04 YKF

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,925 mi
Last recorded85,925 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 YKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 85,925 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 79,315 miles

rear registration plate,underbody components corroding-brake discs lipped

Fail 7 May 2015 72,429 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2015 72,429 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 67,790 miles

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

Offside rear tyre low tread.

Oil level low.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,790 miles

Offside rear tyre low tread.

Oil level low.

Pass 3 May 2013 62,587 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 58,422 miles

Both front tyres low tread.

Offside rear tyre cracking and low tread.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,262 miles

E.M.light on

Fail 14 Apr 2011 53,262 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E.M.light on

Fail 29 Apr 2010 47,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,028 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 May 2009 40,252 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)

eml light on

epc light on

n/s/f mirror casing cracked

n/s/f mirror missing

Fail 8 May 2009 40,205 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml light on

epc light on

n/s/f mirror casing cracked

n/s/f mirror missing

Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,883 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 27,367 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 YKF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YKF, 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 YKF registered?

AJ04 YKF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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