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YX54 THZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,950 mi
Last recorded96,950 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 THZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 96,950 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 96,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 91,976 miles

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres worn

offside track rod end slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2017 84,058 miles

front anti roll bar dee bushes worn

offside and nearside front bottom arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,253 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,156 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 62,679 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,586 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,505 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,203 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 39,909 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 39,904 miles

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

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

both rear brakes are binding slightly.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,149 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,123 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear brake is binding slightly.

Fail 24 Aug 2007 22,156 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,156 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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YX54 THZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YX54 THZ, 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 YX54 THZ registered?

YX54 THZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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