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YK04 AKL

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,934 mi
Last recorded125,934 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 AKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2021 125,934 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 119,453 miles

N/S/F/ INNER C.V. GAITER

Pass 21 Feb 2019 116,546 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Offside and nearside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 107,510 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Offside and nearside rear axle (2.4.F.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 99,096 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 88,813 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside front

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,513 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 78,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 54,565 miles

front brake pads look low

rear tyres cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,387 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,811 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,720 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCUFFING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,444 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,264 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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YK04 AKL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK04 AKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK04 AKL registered?

YK04 AKL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is YK04 AKL safe to buy?

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