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YK04 VHU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

196,729 mi
Last recorded196,729 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 196,729 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 189,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes covered in copper slip (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 189,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 184,498 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components / Offside & Nearside sills bent/damaged

Front Sub frame & both front lower suspension arms Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 184,498 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components / Offside & Nearside sills bent/damaged

Front Sub frame & both front lower suspension arms Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 176,460 miles

parking brake passed on limits-n/s/f tyre on limit-rear brake pads wearing low-wishbone bushes perished-middle exhaust clamp corroded-

Pass 18 Dec 2020 171,537 miles

rear brakes slightly binding-o/s/r/ tyre on limit-parking brake passed on limit-

Pass 22 Jun 2019 168,536 miles

n/s/f/ tyre outer wall perished-

Fail 21 Jun 2019 168,536 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/r/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure front broken (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f/ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f/ (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f/ tyre outer wall perished-

Pass 11 Jun 2018 166,782 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 163,338 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 163,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 158,474 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust clamp and bracket corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2016 158,474 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front lights flickering (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides front (1.8.A.1b)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both sides front (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

exhaust clamp and bracket corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 151,565 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 151,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 146,390 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 139,410 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 139,406 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 129,934 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 117,762 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 105,801 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 92,067 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 74,895 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 56,650 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 VHU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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