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YY04 NHB

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,350 mi
Last recorded113,350 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 NHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2019 113,350 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 103,446 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 92,863 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 92,862 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 84,391 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 84,264 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 74,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2014 66,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 57,496 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 49,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 37,718 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 37,602 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,739 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,264 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,075 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 8,926 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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YY04 NHB is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YY04 NHB, 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 NHB registered?

YY04 NHB is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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