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YL04 HNB

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

139,298 mi
Last recorded139,298 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 HNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 139,298 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 130,983 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 130,983 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 128,637 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 124,397 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 118,194 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front tyres inner shoulders worn

Pass 23 Jun 2020 109,548 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 100,512 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 84,958 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 70,590 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,565 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,079 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 67,079 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,208 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 64,131 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,061 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 55,812 miles

Oil leak

slight bind to nearside rear wheel

Fail 17 Jun 2011 55,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,945 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,427 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)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,308 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,266 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 HNB is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HNB, 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 YL04 HNB registered?

YL04 HNB is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is YL04 HNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL04 HNB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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