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YK04 VXX

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,867 mi
Last recorded116,867 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 116,867 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 110,597 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 104,064 miles

Both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 2 Jul 2021 95,047 miles

Both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surface.

Offside front steering rack boot poor conditon

Pass 13 May 2020 87,378 miles

All front and rear brake discs corroded.

Both nearside and offside front bottom arm rear bushes perished and in poor condition.

Both nearside and offside rear brake pipes from flexis to calipers corroded.

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 84,368 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 84,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,339 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 63,849 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,470 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 53,774 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 46,998 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,231 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 33,140 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,384 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 21,355 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 21,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VXX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

YK04 VXX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is YK04 VXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK04 VXX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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