MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside nearside and centre (3.2 (a) (i))
rear centre seat belt stalk cover missing
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside nearside and centre (3.2 (a) (i))
rear centre seat belt stalk cover missing
Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror ()
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
Seat belt flexible stalk damaged centre rear plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose excessively deteriorated offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror ()
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and centre (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front (4.4.3 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front (4.4.3 (a))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic cover broken (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury offside front wing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside (4.1.2 (c))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front (0.1 (d))
Road wheel badly distorted nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front (4.4.3 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front (4.4.3 (a))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic cover broken (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside (4.1.2 (c))
Position lamp not working offside rearlight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front upper mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low nearside (4.1.2 (a))
Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front upper mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side offside rear (1.4.1 (a))
Side repeater not working nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
only just visable beam pattern on headlamps
track rod end gaiters becoming perrished
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
only just visable beam pattern on headlamps
track rod end gaiters becoming perrished
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres becoming parrised
slight play in both front top sturt mounts
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YJ53 JNA is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 YJ53 JNA, 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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YJ53 JNA is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 February 2004.
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