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YA04 DWE

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,395 mi
Last recorded175,395 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 DWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 175,395 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 170,359 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 164,813 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 162,264 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 162,263 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 158,040 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 158,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 148,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 142,340 miles

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 21 Nov 2012 142,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 97,375 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

plastic cover under engine insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2011 90,578 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 90,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 83,520 miles

Nearside rear view mirror cracked not obscuring drivers view

Fail 15 Jun 2010 83,520 miles

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

Nearside rear view mirror cracked not obscuring drivers view

Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,400 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 43,867 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 37,291 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 37,291 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YA04 DWE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YA04 DWE, 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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What year was YA04 DWE registered?

YA04 DWE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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