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YM04 XOZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,104 mi
Last recorded220,104 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 XOZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 220,104 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 213,593 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 206,906 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 197,208 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 188,861 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 188,861 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 176,941 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 176,941 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 172,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 165,559 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 156,544 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 146,297 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 145,043 miles

Exhuast rear mount has temporary repair

Fail 8 Mar 2011 145,043 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhuast rear mount has temporary repair

Pass 6 Apr 2010 132,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 117,291 miles

Rear exhaust mount brocken but has been suported by a strap

Fail 2 Apr 2009 117,291 miles

Rear exhaust mount brocken but has been suported by a strap

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 105,562 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 89,656 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 89,656 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 XOZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XOZ, 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 XOZ registered?

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

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