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YP04 VOC

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,080 mi
Last recorded156,080 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 156,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 156,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 145,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 145,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 138,567 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 129,938 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 11,709 miles

nearside front tyre out of shape

Fail 27 Apr 2015 117,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre out of shape

offside rear brake binding

Pass 25 Nov 2013 114,398 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 109,395 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2012 103,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion/slight exhaust blow from front pipe/cat

Pass 1 Feb 2011 84,145 miles

rear brake discs scored

Fail 29 Jan 2011 84,143 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs scored

Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,220 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 58,694 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 58,694 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front plate damaged but still readable

Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,136 miles

front plate slight damage

Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,733 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 VOC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VOC, 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 VOC registered?

YP04 VOC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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