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Y11 HMA

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,913 mi
Last recorded176,913 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 HMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 176,913 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 159,418 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing has slight corrosion

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 138,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under body mot items are corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2024 138,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under body mot items are corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2023 138,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired x two (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2022 133,475 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 123,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tailgate does not open

Fail 25 Sep 2020 123,361 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tailgate does not open

Pass 30 Apr 2019 106,672 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 106,672 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 101,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 97,928 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 94,494 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front tyre showing slight wear

Fail 12 Apr 2016 94,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front tyre showing slight wear

Pass 21 Apr 2015 91,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside rear shock absorber slight fluid leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,849 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 79,533 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 79,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,173 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 70,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 61,074 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,074 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,645 miles

Engine and under floor covers fitted finding hard to inspect.

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 44,391 miles

rear brake pads very low

Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,627 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,997 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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Y11 HMA is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y11 HMA, 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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Y11 HMA is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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