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YY04 WXC

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,405 mi
Last recorded102,405 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 WXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 102,405 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 102,405 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 98,980 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 93,483 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 87,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 76,713 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,094 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,776 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 61,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 54,637 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)

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 54,637 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,727 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,182 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,859 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

rear number plate sarting to delamenate

Pass 11 Jun 2007 19,236 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)

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 WXC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

YY04 WXC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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