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YH54 UYG

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,165 mi
Last recorded94,165 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 UYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 94,165 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 76,698 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 76,698 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 61,914 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear wheels slightly binding (borderline pass)

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

front exhaust deteriorated (bordeline pass)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,914 miles

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

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

both rear wheels slightly binding (borderline pass)

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

front exhaust deteriorated (bordeline pass)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,908 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,461 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,426 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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YH54 UYG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH54 UYG, 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 YH54 UYG registered?

YH54 UYG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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