MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,598 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2in rear ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
mil light is on
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT heavily worn on inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing a full inspection on an adult seatbelt
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT heavily worn on inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing a full inspection on an adult seatbelt
OIL LEVEL MIN.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.CORROSION STARTING MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.DAMAGE SILLS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.N/S/R TYRE TREAD DAMAGE.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
OIL LEVEL MIN.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.CORROSION STARTING MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.DAMAGE SILLS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.N/S/R TYRE TREAD DAMAGE.
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
OIL LEVEL MIN.DAMAGE SILLS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.PLAY RACK N/S.N/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
OIL LEVEL MIN.DAMAGE SILLS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.PLAY RACK N/S.N/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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YD54 XYZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 XYZ, 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 XYZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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