MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower outer sill corroded
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has play ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower outer sill corroded
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S&N/S FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S&N/S FRONT D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened also Worn on back bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened also Worn on back bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S&N/S REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Lower REAR AXLE CORRODED
Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both sides top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s and o/s rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge
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VN04 YOL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VN04 YOL, 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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VN04 YOL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 April 2004.
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