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YD54 XZE

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

153,413 mi
Last recorded153,413 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 XZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 153,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2020 153,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 151,011 miles

Nearside Rear door sticking

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 150,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component insecure wheel arch cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear door sticking

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 146,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 146,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 142,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 142,468 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 139,349 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 135,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near steering rack (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 135,493 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near steering rack (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 131,147 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Nearside rear wheel slightly distorted.

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 131,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both rear tyres cracking.

Nearside rear wheel slightly distorted.

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 126,381 miles

Both front hubs contaminated with grease.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 122,244 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 122,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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 5 Nov 2011 114,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre inner shoulder wearing.

Nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Small hole in offside front cv gaiter.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 105,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 105,628 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 105,617 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear tyre inner side wall has radial cracks

Pass 2 Oct 2009 91,051 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 91,051 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 76,628 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 76,628 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 56,865 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)

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 XZE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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