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YE04 FBZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

219,646 mi
Last recorded219,646 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 FBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 219,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer core cracking/ splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer core cracking/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 212,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Sill Damaged

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Sill Damaged

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 205,541 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 205,189 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 195,384 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Nov 2017 193,568 miles

all four brake discs heavilly corroded

front strut tops worn

slight corrosion nearisde rear of sill

Fail 17 Nov 2017 193,556 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo bolt missing (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all four brake discs heavilly corroded

front strut tops worn

slight corrosion nearisde rear of sill

Pass 11 Oct 2016 166,755 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 166,755 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint N/S FRONT (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S FRONT AND O/S REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 145,440 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 142,354 miles

near side front outer drive shaft boot leaking slightly

Fail 12 Aug 2014 142,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

near side front outer drive shaft boot leaking slightly

tyre size 205/50/16 front 205/55/16 rear

Pass 18 Jul 2013 135,525 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 122,711 miles

both front brake disc wearing thin

center pipe deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2011 110,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 99,006 miles

centre exhaust mount welds broken

Pass 26 May 2009 83,347 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 66,542 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 65,882 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,984 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,622 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 47,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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YE04 FBZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YE04 FBZ, 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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YE04 FBZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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