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YD04 HNU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,884 mi
Last recorded85,884 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 HNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 85,884 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 84,564 miles

brake pedal has travel

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 82,530 miles

Rear exhaust section outer shell deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2023 81,566 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 81,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 79,835 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 79,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 77,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Rear exhaust outer shell deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2020 76,323 miles

Nearside front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated but not affect light output

Nearside rear lamp cracked

Offside front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated but not affect light output

Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 72,127 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,303 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 66,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear slight damage and condensation to lamp

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust back box has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,805 miles

slight impact damage & condensation in nsr light lens

Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,508 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 54,448 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,380 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 46,380 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 37,769 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 37,764 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,936 miles

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,344 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,678 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,351 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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YD04 HNU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YD04 HNU, 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 YD04 HNU registered?

YD04 HNU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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