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YD54 XYO

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,219 mi
Last recorded151,219 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 151,219 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 151,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 134,581 miles

engine running lumpy

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2016 134,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine running lumpy

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 116,029 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 116,029 miles

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

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2014 99,744 miles

O/S/R tyre worn low and slightly mishapen

both front and rear brakes heavily pitted and or scored

both front tyres worn low

Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,477 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 76,313 miles

exhaust moantain snapped

Pass 27 Sep 2011 79,616 miles

Offside rear inner disc pitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 71,747 miles

front and rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,488 miles

n/s/r tyre is approaching the tread wear indicators

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,663 miles

braket on back box corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,750 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 XYO is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XYO, 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 XYO registered?

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

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