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AJ04 YUG

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,320 mi
Last recorded165,320 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 165,320 miles

Rear axle has surface rust

Pass 26 Jun 2018 160,481 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 160,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 158,326 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front and both rear tyres worn to 3.0 mm, rear tyres worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 153,299 miles

both rear tyres feathered on inside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 140,339 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

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

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

Neerside power steering pipe damp

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 140,210 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

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

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

Neerside power steering pipe damp

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2014 127,103 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel trims fitted

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 112,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust system brackets broken system still supported

Fail 19 Jun 2012 98,035 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 98,035 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 68,404 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 68,404 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,283 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth&bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2007 29,783 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 YUG 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 YUG, 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 YUG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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