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YL04 YZZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

205,175 mi
Last recorded205,175 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 YZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 205,175 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear beam corroded

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension bushes worn and perished

plastic under trays fitted

underside and sills corroded front to rear

Fail 29 Nov 2019 205,175 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear beam corroded

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2018 194,971 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

inner rack ends worn but no free movement at steering wheel

outer sills welded and corroded

rear beam and coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in various places

Pass 6 Sep 2017 185,984 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all gators perished

outer sills corroded.rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 185,984 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all gators perished

outer sills corroded.rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 179,528 miles

n/s/f outer sill holed outside a prescribed area

rear coil springs and brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 179,528 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f outer sill holed outside a prescribed area

rear coil springs and brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 164,703 miles

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)

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2015 164,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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)

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 152,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 152,036 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 139,698 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 123,896 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 109,724 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 109,724 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 94,433 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs corroded bad on inner surface.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 94,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs corroded bad on inner surface.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 76,788 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 62,199 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 54,077 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YZZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YZZ, 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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YL04 YZZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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