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YL53 WBU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,643 mi
Last recorded127,643 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 WBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 127,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 117,380 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 112,808 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 112,183 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 110,631 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 109,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 107,290 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2017 107,262 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2016 103,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 98,798 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 98,793 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread to shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread to shoulder void of tread , recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2014 95,245 miles

o/s/f tyre bold on the inner edge.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 91,992 miles

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 8 Jun 2012 68,010 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 86,008 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear brake disc in very poor condition nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,181 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 71,105 miles

front tyres getting low. bonnet does not open properly

Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,195 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 56,035 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 55,944 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 55,944 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 45,000 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 45,000 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust mounting broken

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 WBU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WBU, 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 WBU registered?

YL53 WBU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 February 2004.

Is YL53 WBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 WBU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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