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YM04 WSN

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

128,098 mi
Last recorded128,098 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 WSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 128,098 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 128,098 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 126,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front screw in it

Fail 13 May 2024 126,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front screw in it

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 124,347 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 124,334 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking from off side rear brake flexi (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens defective (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens defective (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 121,469 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 118,423 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 111,291 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 103,772 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 95,650 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 86,343 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 82,267 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 77,036 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 71,115 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 68,149 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,460 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 60,164 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,592 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,545 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,676 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,428 miles

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

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 WSN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,600cc petrol 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 WSN, 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 WSN registered?

YM04 WSN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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