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AJ04 YLC

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,417 mi
Last recorded160,417 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 160,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 146,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 133,446 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 125,960 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 115,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 91H BRIDGESTONE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 115,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 91H BRIDGESTONE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 105,401 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 95,080 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Fail 23 Jun 2014 95,080 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 87,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2012 78,403 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,183 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 75,177 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 55,132 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 55,132 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,272 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,568 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 YLC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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