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YC54 EWK

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,054 mi
Last recorded181,054 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 EWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 181,054 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 166,277 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 165,815 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (7.1.2)

Central Front Exhaust noisy on joint (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 165,815 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (7.1.2)

Central Front Exhaust noisy on joint (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2016 153,661 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 139,117 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 139,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 127,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 12 Jun 2013 116,278 miles

Slight play in offside inner steering joint

Pass 20 Jun 2012 102,580 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 102,580 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2011 86,915 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 72,725 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,725 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,417 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,821 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,016 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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YC54 EWK is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YC54 EWK, 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 YC54 EWK registered?

YC54 EWK is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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