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AJ04 YLD

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

149,043 mi
Last recorded149,043 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 YLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 149,043 miles

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

Front subframe bushes cracked and worn still secure

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top has slight play

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 137,147 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlights in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2018 130,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 117,064 miles

Both headlamp lens covers deteriorated (beam image poor)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All brake discs worn/corroded/pitted (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2017 117,064 miles

Both headlamp lens covers deteriorated (beam image poor)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All brake discs worn/corroded/pitted (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 108,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted adult belt not tested

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust leak

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Jul 2016 108,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted adult belt not tested

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust leak

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Jul 2015 101,118 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 101,118 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Offside front tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 94,135 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 94,135 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 82,187 miles

Centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2013 82,187 miles

Centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,707 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 69,707 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 54,489 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear brakes slight bind

Fail 28 Jul 2011 54,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,600 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 44,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,179 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 35,151 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,870 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YLD is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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