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VK04 YDH

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,338 mi
Last recorded192,338 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 YDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 192,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 May 2026 192,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 183,281 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 May 2025 183,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 175,135 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear outer sils starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2023 168,019 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 17 May 2022 161,336 miles

both sides rear outer sils starting to corrode

Pass 11 May 2021 152,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 147,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 139,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 131,847 miles

2x headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 5 Apr 2017 123,413 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 116,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front door handle stiff in operation/intermittant

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 May 2015 108,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 108,226 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 97,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 97,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 84,369 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 59,080 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,860 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 40,092 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,725 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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VK04 YDH is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK04 YDH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK04 YDH registered?

VK04 YDH is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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