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YP04 KGJ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

201,120 mi
Last recorded201,120 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 KGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 201,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 201,120 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 183,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 166,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 157,947 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 135,915 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 135,915 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 111,717 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 89,856 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,363 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 62,300 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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YP04 KGJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YP04 KGJ, 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 YP04 KGJ registered?

YP04 KGJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is YP04 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP04 KGJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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