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YD54 BXR

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,766 mi
Last recorded124,766 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 BXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 124,766 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 124,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 120,084 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 115,540 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 111,223 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 29 Sep 2017 105,231 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 99,752 miles

Nearside Front cracks in wall of tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,733 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,753 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 96,358 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 96,358 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 94,244 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 92,002 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,085 miles

rear brakes discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 90,274 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 88,749 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 86,983 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 86,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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YD54 BXR is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YD54 BXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD54 BXR registered?

YD54 BXR is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YD54 BXR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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