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YB04 UZC

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,846 mi
Last recorded103,846 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 UZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 103,846 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 94,823 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 94,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective missing on subframe at front and on on rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 93,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 93,394 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 89,025 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 85,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front body damage

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 85,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front body damage

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,454 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 75,996 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f mirror damage

Fail 14 Mar 2015 71,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2015 71,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2013 65,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,701 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2012 56,966 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 51,921 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 41,122 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 32,816 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,571 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 UZC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

YB04 UZC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is YB04 UZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB04 UZC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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