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YK04 PDY

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,080 mi
Last recorded138,080 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 138,080 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 134,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 130,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 127,762 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 124,142 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 120,887 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 115,194 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 115,194 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper cracked (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 113,264 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 113,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 112,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 111,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 111,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 109,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 103,770 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside parking brake not returning fully to its stop

oil level close to minimum

Pass 10 Apr 2012 97,542 miles

one litre of oil added to carry out MOT

Pass 11 Apr 2011 88,982 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,546 miles

both front lower suspension arm rubber bush bondings starting to seperate

Pass 15 Apr 2009 71,768 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 71,768 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 63,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2008 63,387 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,123 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 PDY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PDY, 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 PDY registered?

YK04 PDY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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The MOT history for YK04 PDY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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