MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Middle and rear exhaust sections deteriorated
Slight corrosion on both front to rear and nearside rear brake pipes
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
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
both rear brake discs slightly pitted
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.
o/s/f tyre pressure low.
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front number plate starting to deteriorate
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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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