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DE04 DYU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,107 mi
Last recorded139,107 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 DYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 139,107 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 134,593 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 130,773 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 130,772 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 127,525 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 122,129 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 122,129 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 116,211 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both wheel archs (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 108,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 99,973 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some views

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (1.7.5a)

Under tray fitted obscuring some views

Fail 2 Nov 2014 94,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side front brake discs lipped

Pass 2 Nov 2014 94,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side front brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Sep 2013 87,608 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2011 73,555 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 73,555 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 60,160 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Oct 2010 60,160 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,933 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,130 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 39,130 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 35,441 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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DE04 DYU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE04 DYU, 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 DE04 DYU registered?

DE04 DYU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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