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YA53 JLO

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,024 mi
Last recorded144,024 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 144,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine oil level is low

Pass 9 Dec 2013 139,748 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 136,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 127,844 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 127,844 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 117,789 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 117,789 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 107,798 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 92,558 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 92,558 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 72,026 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 62,404 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 45,512 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 JLO is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YA53 JLO, 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 YA53 JLO registered?

YA53 JLO is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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