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YK04 GTV

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,045 mi
Last recorded110,045 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 GTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 110,045 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 109,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle shock absorber (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 101,913 miles

oil leak from n/s off engine

vec has been modified with coil over springs front and rear

Fail 10 Feb 2016 101,911 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported front off engine under neath (1.9.2a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

engine man light on dash

oil leak from n/s off engine

vec has been modified with coil over springs front and rear

Pass 3 Dec 2014 99,312 miles

Oil leak

sump damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2014 99,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Oil leak

sump damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,116 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 84,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre pressure low

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 74,057 miles

center exhaust mount broke

front discs coroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 74,057 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center exhaust mount broke

front discs coroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,249 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 67,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,446 miles

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 22 May 2009 52,285 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken but still supporting system

Pass 22 May 2009 52,285 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken but still supporting system

Pass 1 May 2008 42,813 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,367 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 GTV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YK04 GTV, 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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YK04 GTV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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