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YY04 DVZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

188,248 mi
Last recorded188,248 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 DVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 188,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust system is corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 177,482 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 167,330 miles

Engine management light on

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 167,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

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

Engine management light on

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 154,391 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 154,391 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 141,905 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 129,266 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 115,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 102,111 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 88,491 miles

rear discs corroding - exhaust m/ting poor centre

Pass 26 Mar 2010 73,211 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,516 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,349 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,043 miles

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

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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YY04 DVZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YY04 DVZ, 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 YY04 DVZ registered?

YY04 DVZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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