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AJ04 YTU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,350 mi
Last recorded112,350 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 112,350 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 112,324 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2016 107,421 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 107,421 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 101,975 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 101,975 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 95,314 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 89,053 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 83,141 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 83,141 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,134 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 76,134 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 68,042 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 58,392 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 58,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,194 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 49,194 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 37,933 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 YTU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YTU, 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 YTU registered?

AJ04 YTU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 May 2004.

Is AJ04 YTU safe to buy?

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