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BC04 JYY

2004 Volkswagen Bora

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,384 mi
Last recorded116,384 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 JYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 116,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s sill damaged

o/s/f aND n/s/f steering rack cators secured by tie clips

Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,647 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 86,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 61,526 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,191 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,847 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,563 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,400 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 24,044 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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BC04 JYY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BC04 JYY, 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 BC04 JYY registered?

BC04 JYY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is BC04 JYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC04 JYY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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