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YY53 WTR

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,006 mi
Last recorded81,006 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 WTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 81,006 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 81,006 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,475 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 68,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 65,836 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

signs of rear brake bind n/s

Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,089 miles

boot release handle inop

front tyres 3mm

Fail 24 Jan 2011 58,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

boot release handle inop

front brake discs/pads worn

front tyres 3mm

Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,119 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 50,119 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,887 miles

rear brake pads 1/2 worn

Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,049 miles

small cracks to both side rear tyres. n/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,477 miles

Nearside 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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YY53 WTR is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WTR, 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 WTR registered?

YY53 WTR is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is YY53 WTR safe to buy?

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