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AJ04 YKR

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,793 mi
Last recorded122,793 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 122,793 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 110,641 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 110,399 miles

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 99,765 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 93,080 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 92,955 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2020 89,913 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 89,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 87,060 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 82,489 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 78,355 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 9 May 2016 73,856 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 70,395 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 70,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 67,034 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 63,218 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 58,662 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 52,079 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 45,531 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyre walls perishing and wearing unevenly

Pass 7 May 2009 38,922 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 32,049 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 25,268 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 YKR is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YKR, 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 YKR registered?

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

Is AJ04 YKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ04 YKR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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