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DE04 DYV

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,029 mi
Last recorded171,029 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 171,029 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 162,146 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 161,870 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 146,060 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 146,038 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 131,223 miles

rear tyres worn /cracking/splitting

Fail 18 Jan 2013 131,223 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres worn /cracking/splitting

Pass 3 Jan 2012 114,968 miles

front exhuast leaking /corroded. nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 101,143 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 89,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,088 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 64,103 miles

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

rear nearside pads appear low

slight play in top collum bush

Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,908 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 DYV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE04 DYV, 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 DYV registered?

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

Is DE04 DYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE04 DYV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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