MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Cat corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power Steering pipes corroded
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust Cat corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power Steering pipes corroded
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears at the rear (3.6.B.2c)
Centre exhaust mounting broke but adequately supporting exhaust
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Headlamps (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears at the rear (3.6.B.2c)
Centre exhaust mounting broke but adequately supporting exhaust
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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YU04 LTY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YU04 LTY, 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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YU04 LTY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 July 2004.
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