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AU04 YDK

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,401 mi
Last recorded93,401 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 93,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe from cat pinholes around pipe (7.1.2)

exhaust back box in poor condition

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 84,515 miles

front discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2016 84,515 miles

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

front discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 79,056 miles

wipers poor

Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,579 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 70,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 62,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,112 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 45,221 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 45,158 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,513 miles

all 4 tyres down to 2-3mm legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,435 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,779 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 YDK is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YDK, 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 YDK registered?

AU04 YDK is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is AU04 YDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 YDK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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