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YD54 WYJ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

143,784 mi
Last recorded143,784 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 WYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 143,784 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 143,743 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 132,678 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 132,642 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 130,311 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 126,935 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 126,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 124,788 miles

Heavy perishing to O/S front lower wishbone rear bush.

Heavy surface corrosion to O/S rear coil spring.

Just acceptable binding to both rear brakes.

Just acceptable damage and deterioration to N/S front lower wishbone rear bush.

Just acceptable perishing to both rear tyres.

Light stone chips across windscreen.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Under front of vehicle covered.

Pass 25 Sep 2019 123,169 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 120,754 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,925 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 114,415 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 114,415 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 111,341 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 107,796 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Sep 2014 107,795 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2013 103,748 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 103,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 99,102 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 99,102 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 94,143 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear wheel sligtly binding

Fail 2 Sep 2011 94,141 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear wheel sligtly binding

Pass 4 Sep 2010 89,057 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 83,656 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 77,539 miles

slight play n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 13 Sep 2007 71,440 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 64,389 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 WYJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WYJ, 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 WYJ registered?

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

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