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YX54 YSP

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

166,849 mi
Last recorded166,849 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 YSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 166,849 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 160,831 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 149,999 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 149,999 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 146,291 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 131,576 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 110,945 miles

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 7 Oct 2009 91,106 miles

Eng/man light on

Pass 8 Oct 2008 71,019 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 50,305 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 YSP is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YSP, 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 YX54 YSP registered?

YX54 YSP is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is YX54 YSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX54 YSP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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