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YY04 SNJ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,404 mi
Last recorded125,404 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 SNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 125,404 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 125,403 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 118,968 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 117,419 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer shoulder

Pass 1 Apr 2011 112,556 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 109,618 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 109,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SNJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SNJ, 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 YY04 SNJ registered?

YY04 SNJ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is YY04 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY04 SNJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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