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AJ04 YKW

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,103 mi
Last recorded153,103 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2025 153,103 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 146,503 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 141,227 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 129,111 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 127,717 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 125,840 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 117,976 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 109,185 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 104,684 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 97,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 89,851 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 83,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust mounting loose.

Pass 23 May 2013 76,515 miles

centre exhaust bracket weak.

Pass 24 May 2012 69,534 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 61,744 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,618 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,949 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 37,526 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 29,875 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 YKW is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW registered?

AJ04 YKW is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 June 2004.

Is AJ04 YKW safe to buy?

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