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XYJ 87A

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,835 mi
Last recorded142,835 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYJ 87A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 142,835 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 142,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 140,385 miles

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

drivers seatbelt latch deteriorated

parking brake has low reserve travel

wings corroded and general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2021 138,588 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 136,987 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 134,576 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 130,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside sill damaged

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2017 130,590 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside sill damaged

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,909 miles

both main brake pipes corroded at rear

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2016 122,909 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both main brake pipes corroded at rear

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2015 118,158 miles

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

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

both main brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Nov 2014 103,505 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 89,278 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 73,228 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 73,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,471 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,725 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,424 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 28,098 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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XYJ 87A is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYJ 87A, 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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XYJ 87A is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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