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YL04 ZBD

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,286 mi
Last recorded148,286 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 148,286 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 128,204 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 128,204 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 110,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

all brake discs scored

brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2014 110,405 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

all brake discs scored

brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2013 96,605 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 76,605 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2012 82,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 82,189 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 77,810 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,673 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 59,170 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 49,909 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,571 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 ZBD is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ZBD, 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 ZBD registered?

YL04 ZBD is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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