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YD54 FLP

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

216,185 mi
Last recorded216,185 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 216,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 216,179 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification welded bolt to front bush which in insecure (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 206,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 201,990 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 201,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure wishbone bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 193,406 miles

Both headlight aim heights just met requirements (on min)

N/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

N/s/r damper has slight most of oil

O/s sill damaged but not seriously weakened

Rear brake pipes are corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 18 Aug 2016 193,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both headlight aim heights just met requirements (on min)

Brake pedal travel just met requirements

N/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

N/s/r damper has slight most of oil

O/s sill damaged but not seriously weakened

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes are corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 27 Aug 2015 183,944 miles

nsr tyre is stepped on the inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2015 183,944 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

nsr tyre is stepped on the inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2015 183,241 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen

nearside sill distorted

offside sill distorted

oil on minimum

wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2014 172,113 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges/ CORDS MAY BE SHORTLY EXPOSED/ suspect track oiut of alignment

nearside rear caliper park brake lever does not return to rest, when main park brake lever is released

offside rear (over axle) brake pipe moderately corroded/ nearside rear of front to rear brake pipe appears to be corroded under protective covering

rear of exhaust partical filter welded. exhaust shield insecure fouling exhaust pipe

Fail 25 Aug 2014 172,113 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges/ CORDS MAY BE SHORTLY EXPOSED/ suspect track oiut of alignment

nearside rear caliper park brake lever does not return to rest, when main park brake lever is released

offside rear (over axle) brake pipe moderately corroded/ nearside rear of front to rear brake pipe appears to be corroded under protective covering

rear of exhaust partical filter welded. exhaust shield insecure fouling exhaust pipe

Pass 25 Sep 2013 158,234 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 158,231 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 134,457 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 132,225 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 111,530 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 111,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 88,694 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 64,309 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 58,126 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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YD54 FLP is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YD54 FLP, 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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YD54 FLP is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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