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W204 YKL

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,436 mi
Last recorded155,436 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW204 YKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 155,436 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 137,504 miles

Exhaust cat been welded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2013 132,027 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 132,020 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 118,098 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 106,583 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 103,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 103,618 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 98,065 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 92,791 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion on rear axle beam and bushes age cracking

uneven tyre wear on both rears

Fail 19 Mar 2007 92,791 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion on rear axle beam and bushes age cracking

heavy surface corrosion/pitting on both rear discs

uneven tyre wear on edges of both rears

Pass 17 Mar 2006 81,354 miles

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

Offside Inner Front 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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W204 YKL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,729 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 W204 YKL, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W204 YKL registered?

W204 YKL is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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