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AJ04 YTR

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,534 mi
Last recorded148,534 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 148,534 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 140,652 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 126,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 126,066 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 112,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 104,113 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 92,502 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 92,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s waher jet partially blocked and not hitting screen

Pass 6 Jul 2010 86,656 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,002 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 69,002 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 57,590 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 21 May 2007 41,959 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 YTR is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YTR, 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 YTR registered?

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

Is AJ04 YTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ04 YTR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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