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YU53 OMM

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,516 mi
Last recorded197,516 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 OMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 197,516 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 176,522 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine light on

Pass 4 Nov 2016 151,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 151,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 127,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 106,029 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 86,947 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 79,347 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 71,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,956 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 66,412 miles

Front discs worn and lipped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear discs worn and scored

Pass 27 Mar 2010 66,412 miles

Front discs worn and lipped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear discs worn and scored

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,667 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,826 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 39,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 29,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YU53 OMM is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YU53 OMM, 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 YU53 OMM registered?

YU53 OMM is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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