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YD54 XYL

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,008 mi
Last recorded181,008 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2023 181,008 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 168,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 154,754 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 145,391 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 133,500 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 118,560 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 110,815 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 103,054 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 97,357 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 92,623 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 86,769 miles

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

Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 81,327 miles

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

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

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

nsr brake disc slightly corroded.

osr brake disc slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2010 75,494 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 66,468 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 54,074 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,773 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 45,501 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,312 miles

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

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

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

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 XYL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

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

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