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YD54 FLF

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,466 mi
Last recorded160,466 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 160,466 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

front wheel arches corroded and taped over

Fail 1 Sep 2017 160,462 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

front wheel arches corroded and taped over

Pass 28 Sep 2016 150,653 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Front suspension arm bush split but no excessive movement, rear bush

slight roughness in both front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Sep 2016 149,709 miles

Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both rear axle bushes badly deteriorated (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Front suspension arm bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside wing mirror glass deteriorated

slight roughness in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Sep 2015 138,834 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 130,095 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 117,018 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 103,047 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small part of o/s/r coil spring missing , is not affecting seating or operation of the spring at the moment.

Pass 10 Sep 2011 87,685 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 74,465 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,746 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 50,387 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 42,287 miles

advise suspect brake pads are low keep checking

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 FLF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FLF, 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 YD54 FLF registered?

YD54 FLF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YD54 FLF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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