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YA04 JEJ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,656 mi
Last recorded167,656 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 JEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 167,656 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 167,635 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 161,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 153,291 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 144,916 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 144,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 136,636 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 136,636 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 128,830 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyre worn badly on inner edges

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 128,829 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyre worn badly on inner edges

glow plug warning light flashing

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 121,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside front wing has damage

offside rear tyre has excessive wear to the inner edge"sidewall" been run on

vehicle has window tints

Pass 26 Sep 2013 110,800 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 103,197 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,398 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 76,227 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

rear brake pads worn

Fail 17 Sep 2010 76,227 miles

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

front brake discs worn slightly

rear brake pads worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,183 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 50,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers front side light dim

Pass 8 Jun 2007 42,206 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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YA04 JEJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JEJ, 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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YA04 JEJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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