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YK04 SPX

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,839 mi
Last recorded159,839 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2016 159,839 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 140,840 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front wheel slightly binding on

offside rear tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2014 118,129 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 98,848 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit

n/s/r tyre very close to limit

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2012 86,269 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 78,161 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,399 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,724 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 40,928 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,031 miles

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

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 SPX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

YK04 SPX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 March 2004.

Is YK04 SPX safe to buy?

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