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YM04 GXB

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

215,934 mi
Last recorded215,934 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 215,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 215,888 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 196,517 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 173,169 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 158,649 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 146,229 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 132,071 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 117,894 miles

front tyres getting low

Fail 7 Jun 2013 117,886 miles

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

both front tyres close to wear bar indicators

Pass 30 May 2012 114,788 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 114,742 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 31 May 2011 105,611 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 105,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2010 93,596 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 30 May 2009 80,416 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 May 2008 62,332 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 45,908 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 GXB is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

YM04 GXB is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 May 2004.

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The MOT history for YM04 GXB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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