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YB04 PFU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,003 mi
Last recorded138,003 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 PFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 138,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 138,003 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 132,043 miles

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

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Aug 2019 131,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 May 2018 109,039 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 108,491 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,616 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 98,616 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 94,076 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 83,978 miles

front brake imbalance high

Fail 19 Feb 2013 83,964 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake imbalance high

Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,506 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 74,234 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 70,817 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 65,607 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 65,607 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 May 2008 56,501 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 45,395 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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YB04 PFU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PFU, 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 YB04 PFU registered?

YB04 PFU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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