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YM04 MFA

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,304 mi
Last recorded119,304 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 119,304 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2018 119,304 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside 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))

windscreen damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2017 119,300 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 116,399 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 111,466 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 107,804 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 103,054 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 93,752 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 85,133 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 May 2010 76,745 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 63,688 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 54,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2008 54,578 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 43,257 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 MFA is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MFA, 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 MFA registered?

YM04 MFA is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is YM04 MFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM04 MFA shows 14 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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