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YK04 NVR

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,645 mi
Last recorded139,645 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 NVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 139,645 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 139,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 125,660 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 125,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 119,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front inner wing brake pipes greased

both front tyres worn close to limit and shoulders below

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 3 May 2011 107,713 miles

n/s/f wing has slight damage

n/s/r child seat fitted, unable to check seatbelt

Pass 11 May 2010 97,845 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 86,049 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 86,049 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 70,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 64,253 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 NVR is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YK04 NVR, 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 NVR registered?

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

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