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YX54 YEK

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,751 mi
Last recorded144,751 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 YEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 144,751 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 144,751 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2021 141,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 130,300 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 124,110 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 124,110 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2017 115,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 109,155 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 103,699 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 100,137 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 95,198 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 87,635 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 76,072 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,072 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,937 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,269 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 50,266 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,043 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,061 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 4 Sep 2007 30,061 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate slightly faded

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 YEK is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YX54 YEK, 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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YX54 YEK is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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