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YL04 BSU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

194,527 mi
Last recorded194,527 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 BSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 194,527 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 179,210 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 169,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 159,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower repair covered over with underseal

Fail 2 May 2019 159,208 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 150,102 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 150,102 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 143,664 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 5 May 2017 143,664 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 92,821 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 135,618 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 130,191 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2014 124,957 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 117,623 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 109,225 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)

Pass 13 May 2011 103,541 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 98,818 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 92,642 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 92,569 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 May 2008 85,650 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 79,282 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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YL04 BSU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YL04 BSU, 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 YL04 BSU registered?

YL04 BSU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 July 2004.

Is YL04 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL04 BSU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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