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YB04 HVJ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,751 mi
Last recorded227,751 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 HVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 227,751 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 226,961 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2024 222,029 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 210,545 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 210,402 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 203,282 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 202,749 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 194,558 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 194,524 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 177,290 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 158,931 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 140,027 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 118,246 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 93,915 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 93,892 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YB04 HVJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB04 HVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YB04 HVJ?

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What year was YB04 HVJ registered?

YB04 HVJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 June 2004.

Is YB04 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB04 HVJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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