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YL04 UDU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

190,950 mi
Last recorded190,950 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 UDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 190,950 miles

headlights slightly fading

o/s n/s front arm rear bushes perishing

surface corrosion rear axle,springs,shockers,front suspension,subframe

Pass 25 Jun 2018 180,102 miles

Headlights fading

n/s/f wing corroding

surface corrosion rear axle,mountings,rear springs,shockers,front subframe and suspension

Pass 23 Jun 2017 169,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 157,651 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 145,825 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 134,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2014 134,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 123,381 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Jul 2012 110,076 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 110,076 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2011 96,653 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,032 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 78,234 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 69,685 miles

front spoiler damaged.

o/s and n/s front wheel arch linding damaged,

Fail 18 Jul 2008 69,652 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front spoiler damaged.

o/s and n/s front wheel arch linding damaged,

Pass 10 Jul 2007 56,917 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 UDU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UDU, 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 UDU registered?

YL04 UDU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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