MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
409,246 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
both front inner sills crushed
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)
Oil leak ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
both front inner sills crushed
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front floor damaged
Nearside Front indicator slightly discoloured
Offside Front floor damaged
Offside Front indicator slightly discoloured
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
minor exhaust leak
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front floor damaged
Nearside Front indicator slightly discoloured
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front floor damaged
Offside Front indicator slightly discoloured
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
minor exhaust leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play on front rack arms
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play on front rack arms
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
slight play on both side front d bushs
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake pad warning light on dash, pads o.k.
offside front windscreen wiper slightly worn.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearsider rear door doesn't open from in/outside.
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YL53 HVM 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 60%.
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 YL53 HVM, 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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YL53 HVM is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 January 2004.
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