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AO04 TYY

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,240 mi
Last recorded103,240 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 TYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,240 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 93,391 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 88,213 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip x 1 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 85,686 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Glow plug light on

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Traction control lights up on/off randomly

Under tray slightly damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 85,686 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Glow plug light on

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Traction control lights up on/off randomly

Under tray slightly damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,630 miles

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2017 84,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulging on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2016 82,695 miles

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2016 82,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort lever stuck on at caliper (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,816 miles

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

engine plastic under tray hanging low

nearside rear light lens damaged at bottom

Pass 29 Jul 2014 74,655 miles

centre exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,345 miles

exhaust getting thin and has small hole at rear of CAT

Pass 30 May 2012 66,893 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

windscreen has chip/crack to OS , not likely to effect drivers veiw of road

Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 55,817 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,004 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads worn

Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,713 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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AO04 TYY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO04 TYY, 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 AO04 TYY registered?

AO04 TYY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is AO04 TYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 TYY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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