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YW04 CBY

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,031 mi
Last recorded122,031 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 CBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 122,031 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 110,521 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 102,608 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 102,608 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 95,600 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 29 Oct 2012 95,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 4 Oct 2011 87,020 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 78,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front disc and pads pitted and corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,439 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 63,121 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 63,121 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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YW04 CBY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YW04 CBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YW04 CBY registered?

YW04 CBY is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is YW04 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW04 CBY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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