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AJ04 YUS

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

189,487 mi
Last recorded189,487 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 YUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 189,487 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 189,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 177,475 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 163,472 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 152,326 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 140,982 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 128,900 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 117,195 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 106,171 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 106,171 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,901 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 80,842 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 68,109 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,349 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,055 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,513 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,326 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,234 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 20,328 miles

All tyre's cracking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YUS is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ04 YUS registered?

AJ04 YUS is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is AJ04 YUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ04 YUS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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