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YL04 HNH

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,123 mi
Last recorded105,123 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 HNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 105,123 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 88,294 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 87,757 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 87,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 86,894 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 85,875 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 85,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 84,346 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 84,346 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 82,774 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 82,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Nov 2013 75,107 miles

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,884 miles

exhaust front support bracket broken exhaust still supported

nearside rear tyre low pressure

Fail 1 Nov 2012 68,884 miles

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

exhaust front support bracket broken exhaust still supported

nearside rear tyre low pressure

Pass 1 Nov 2011 60,816 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 60,816 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,313 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,845 miles

offside door mirror slighlty damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,945 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,026 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 18,699 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 HNH is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YL04 HNH, 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 HNH registered?

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

Is YL04 HNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL04 HNH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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