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YM04 CTF

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

146,016 mi
Last recorded146,016 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 CTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 146,016 miles

Front Subframe Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.95mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.08mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2024 137,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 130,103 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 121,951 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 118,737 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 109,912 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 98,048 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 78,887 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 78,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 72,668 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,612 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,817 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 57,811 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 50,612 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2014 50,612 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 44,014 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 36,826 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,702 miles

front brake discs and reardiscs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,315 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)

cambelt change due

frt discs heavily scored/corroded

rear discs heavily scored/corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,068 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 14,092 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 9,474 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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YM04 CTF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 YM04 CTF, 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 YM04 CTF registered?

YM04 CTF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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The MOT history for YM04 CTF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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