MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 corroded faces, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked, (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative Warning and lamps stopping on ! (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear of, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 corroded faces, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked, (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
windscreen cracked nearside, not affecting drivers view
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
brake pads all round wearing thin
windscreen cracked nearside, not affecting drivers view
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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BL04 VYJ 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 80%.
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 BL04 VYJ, 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 BL04 VYJ registered?
BL04 VYJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 June 2004.
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