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AU04 YDE

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

134,016 mi
Last recorded134,016 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 YDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 134,016 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 133,350 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 133,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor split and damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken and wire around box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 131,200 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 127,272 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 123,607 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 120,021 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 114,592 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 105,046 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 96,324 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 96,324 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 92,191 miles

Front windscreen has damage but not within drivers view

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 88,202 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 May 2014 80,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 80,466 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 71,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 60,776 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 46,542 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2010 44,218 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,228 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,623 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,542 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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AU04 YDE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AU04 YDE, 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 AU04 YDE registered?

AU04 YDE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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