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YC04 MXN

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

180,384 mi
Last recorded180,384 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 MXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 180,384 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 172,368 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 164,006 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 154,726 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 146,409 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 138,134 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 130,358 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 117,063 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bracket missing from center silencer but still suported

Pass 2 Apr 2012 117,063 miles

bracket missing from center silencer but still suported

Pass 31 Mar 2011 101,563 miles

exhaust centre mounting missing but exhaust secure

Pass 29 Mar 2010 85,597 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 71,147 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 71,147 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,011 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 57,746 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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YC04 MXN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 YC04 MXN, 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 YC04 MXN registered?

YC04 MXN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 April 2004.

Is YC04 MXN safe to buy?

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