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VN54 YZA

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,475 mi
Last recorded142,475 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 YZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 142,475 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 17 Oct 2014 141,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2013 139,289 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 136,198 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 136,180 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 130,124 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 124,340 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 118,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 107,454 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 83,714 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 83,714 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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VN54 YZA is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN54 YZA, 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 VN54 YZA registered?

VN54 YZA is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is VN54 YZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN54 YZA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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