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YL53 DSZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,745 mi
Last recorded233,745 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 DSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 233,745 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 209,375 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 209,103 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 170,780 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 159,792 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 159,714 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 144,129 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,433 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)

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

near side front tyre only just legal

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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YL53 DSZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL53 DSZ, 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 YL53 DSZ registered?

YL53 DSZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is YL53 DSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 DSZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL53 DSZ have outstanding finance?

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