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YA04 YOY

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,612 mi
Last recorded75,612 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 YOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 75,612 miles

Nearside Front brake dust shield missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

boot does not open

engine mil might on at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2017 68,743 miles

Both rear brake back plates badly corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

boot lid wont open.

Fail 6 Dec 2017 68,741 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Both rear brake back plates badly corroded.

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

boot lid wont open.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,179 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

boot not opening

engine management light on at time of test

Fail 5 Dec 2016 62,177 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot not opening

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2015 55,005 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 55,005 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 46,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 46,398 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 Dec 2013 40,730 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 40,730 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2012 37,103 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 34,197 miles

plastic engine undershield tray damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2011 34,197 miles

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

plastic engine undershield tray damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2010 32,734 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 29,392 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,424 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 23,424 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,908 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 17,908 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YA04 YOY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YOY, 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 YOY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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