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YM04 FFV

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

191,832 mi
Last recorded191,832 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 FFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 191,832 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 191,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 161,601 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 132,782 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 102,215 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 71,611 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 45,480 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 FFV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FFV, 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 YM04 FFV registered?

YM04 FFV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is YM04 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM04 FFV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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