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YA53 JHZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

180,724 mi
Last recorded180,724 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 JHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 180,724 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills corroded but not excessive

Fail 18 Jan 2019 180,722 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective securing nut on rack end (2.1.3 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 22 Jan 2018 167,351 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 151,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 140,091 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 126,109 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 112,597 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 102,751 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 91,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 91,085 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 81,391 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 75,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 64,975 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 59,039 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,067 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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YA53 JHZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YA53 JHZ, 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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YA53 JHZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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