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YY04 ZDE

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,017 mi
Last recorded167,017 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 ZDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 167,017 miles

All 4 shocker corroded

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake below min but locked

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Pass 15 Dec 2018 166,693 miles

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

Front headlamp covers fading/clouded

Front inner brake discs plates deteriorating/corroded

brake discs slightly worn/pitted

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrule and on some other components

vehicle body has a slight corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2018 166,693 miles

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

Front headlamp covers fading/clouded

Front inner brake discs plates deteriorating/corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake discs slightly worn/pitted

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrule and on some other components

vehicle body has a slight corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2017 164,180 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

brake discs inner plated corroded

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other components

Fail 26 Oct 2017 164,179 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

brake discs inner plated corroded

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other components

Pass 28 Jul 2016 162,545 miles

Corrosion on all suspension coil springs

Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 162,545 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Corrosion on all suspension coil springs

Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

REar brake discs corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 155,949 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Corrosion on all brake discs

Corrosion on both front to rear and both rear brake pipes

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 12 May 2015 155,949 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Corrosion on all brake discs

Corrosion on both front to rear and both rear brake pipes

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 1 May 2014 152,406 miles

Middle and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Slight corrosion on both front to rear and nearside rear brake pipes

Pass 17 May 2013 149,986 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

Slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 17 May 2013 149,986 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

Slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 16 May 2012 143,529 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 131,734 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Jun 2010 113,999 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 94,244 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre pressure low.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 94,244 miles

o/s/f tyre pressure low.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 74,607 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jun 2007 52,478 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 ZDE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZDE, 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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YY04 ZDE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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