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YD04 XKM

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

205,099 mi
Last recorded205,099 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 205,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill poorly repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and VERY worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 199,625 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 194,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s outer cv gaiter leaking grease slightly

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2024 194,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s outer cv gaiter leaking grease slightly

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2023 188,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 188,014 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 180,296 miles

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

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

turbo oil leak

unable to jack vehicle as to low

unable to use rolling road as vehicle to low

Fail 25 Mar 2022 180,288 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

turbo oil leak

unable to jack vehicle as to low

unable to use rolling road as vehicle to low

Pass 17 Mar 2021 170,110 miles

some other metal brake pipes surface rusted

Fail 11 Mar 2021 170,104 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

some other metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 30 Jul 2019 159,953 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 151,875 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 151,867 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 142,627 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 130,783 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 130,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 122,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 122,855 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 116,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 110,075 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 104,134 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 98,274 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Mar 2010 92,955 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 87,578 miles

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

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 82,210 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 75,582 miles

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

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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YD04 XKM is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YD04 XKM, 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 XKM registered?

YD04 XKM is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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