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AU04 YDG

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,697 mi
Last recorded108,697 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 YDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 108,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 108,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 96,110 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,922 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 83,948 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 73,170 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 68,332 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,332 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,267 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,055 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,619 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 51,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,750 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,718 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 26,718 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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 YDG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AU04 YDG, 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 AU04 YDG registered?

AU04 YDG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is AU04 YDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 YDG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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