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YC54 YCY

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,537 mi
Last recorded134,537 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 YCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 134,537 miles

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

rear tyres wearingon outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2010 129,869 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 129,551 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

imbalance rear brakes.

slight damage to n/s/r inner tyre wall.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 117,015 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 117,015 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Brake Light Not Working

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

Pass 13 May 2008 107,769 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 YCY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YC54 YCY, 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 YCY registered?

YC54 YCY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is YC54 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC54 YCY shows 6 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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