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YD54 XYZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,598 mi
Last recorded162,598 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 XYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 162,598 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 162,578 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 150,726 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 147,763 miles

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))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 147,763 miles

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 142,395 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 142,395 miles

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) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 134,653 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 120,525 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 109,009 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 108,890 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 95,794 miles

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.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 95,792 miles

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.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 89,370 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 83,073 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,073 miles

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.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,346 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 66,323 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 66,323 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 52,471 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 33,622 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,781 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 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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