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AU04 YEB

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,668 mi
Last recorded159,668 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 159,668 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 153,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 153,708 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

middle seat belt missing rear

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 139,675 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 139,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 58% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 117,991 miles

Centre xhurst bracket broken

Fail 14 Oct 2016 117,991 miles

Centre xhurst bracket broken

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 103,648 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 88,430 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,319 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 75,029 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,966 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 65,966 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

cat pipe blowing

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,164 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,192 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,673 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,917 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 YEB is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YEB, 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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AU04 YEB is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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