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YM53 WUV

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,457 mi
Last recorded89,457 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 WUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 89,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 89,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low both head lamp adjusters not working and brocken (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor, floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor and sill corroded,holed and damaged (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer and inner sills heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps heavily corroded

travel in service brake pedal but brake performance met requirements

Pass 13 Dec 2019 87,401 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 81,020 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 81,015 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 74,542 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 67,351 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 59,914 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 52,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,775 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 37,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 33,448 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,735 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 30,267 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 29,088 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 27,715 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 23,440 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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YM53 WUV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YM53 WUV, 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 YM53 WUV registered?

YM53 WUV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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