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YK04 NWF

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,460 mi
Last recorded162,460 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 162,460 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake discs shield corroded/missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 162,451 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake discs shield corroded/missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 154,707 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 145,514 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 145,487 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and boot split (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 132,141 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 132,139 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 124,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 94,816 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 79,691 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 70,841 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,553 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,245 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 51,245 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 42,440 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,314 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 NWF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWF, 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 YK04 NWF registered?

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

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