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YM04 ZUD

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,518 mi
Last recorded139,518 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 139,518 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 138,917 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 129,966 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 129,963 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top shocker mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 119,568 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 195,658 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 111,988 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 111,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 106,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 100,438 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 100,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 93,952 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 86,420 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 80,814 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 80,814 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,951 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,412 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 22,707 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,136 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,092 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 50,366 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,344 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,918 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,740 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 26,325 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 ZUD is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZUD, 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 ZUD registered?

YM04 ZUD is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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