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YX04 ZST

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

245,117 mi
Last recorded245,117 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 ZST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 245,117 miles

Ribbed v-belt perished

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges 3mm depth (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Slight play in offside track rod ball onto steering rack

Rear Exhaust box mounting weak

Rear Shock bumpstops broken

Fail 27 Feb 2015 221,016 miles

All tyres on 4mm

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

Nearside outer cv boot worn and perished

Nearside wish bone bush worn

Pass 27 Feb 2015 221,016 miles

All tyres on 4mm

Nearside outer cv boot worn and perished

Nearside wish bone bush worn

Pass 12 Feb 2014 196,726 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2013 178,984 miles

anti roll bar has slight movement in the bushes

handbrake cables have slight play

Fail 1 Mar 2013 178,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

anti roll bar has slight movement in the bushes

handbrake cables have slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2012 160,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres just worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 143,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 127,541 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 113,755 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front & rear no. plates deteriorating.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 113,755 miles

both front & rear no. plates deteriorating.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 99,926 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 87,658 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 87,658 miles

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

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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YX04 ZST is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX04 ZST, 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 YX04 ZST registered?

YX04 ZST is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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