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YY53 WEC

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,171 mi
Last recorded102,171 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 WEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 102,171 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 102,165 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 98,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 98,781 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded / rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 96,709 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 96,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 92,969 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,384 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 87,384 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 77,670 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 71,632 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 64,364 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 56,228 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 48,402 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 40,865 miles

advise nearside washer jet

advise rear brakes binding slightly

advise servo pipe starting to crack

Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,779 miles

rear brake discs corrodeing

Pass 5 Dec 2006 22,921 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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YY53 WEC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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