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YL53 WBF

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,926 mi
Last recorded122,926 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 WBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 122,926 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 119,466 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 115,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 110,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 103,450 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 95,074 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 90,629 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 86,437 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 81,008 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 81,008 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 74,448 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 66,869 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 61,807 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,856 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,702 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 46,442 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 46,416 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 40,584 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,584 miles

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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 WBF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WBF, 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 YL53 WBF registered?

YL53 WBF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is YL53 WBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 WBF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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