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YY53 UTL

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

171,709 mi
Last recorded171,709 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 171,709 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear sills corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2026 171,709 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear sills corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 164,963 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 158,753 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 151,649 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 144,607 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 139,804 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 126,092 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 118,262 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 111,882 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 97,998 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 92,536 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 85,197 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 85,197 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 78,158 miles

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

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 31 Dec 2011 72,681 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 72,677 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 63,179 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 63,179 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,051 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 57,045 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 50,817 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 42,528 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 35,399 miles

front and rear discs rusting on inside

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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YY53 UTL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YY53 UTL, 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 YY53 UTL registered?

YY53 UTL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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