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YY54 PVF

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,234 mi
Last recorded147,234 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 PVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 147,234 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 147,234 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 143,086 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to rear axle bem

Pass 5 Jan 2019 135,862 miles

Front wiper blades poor

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate missing

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam has surface corrosion

Rear exhaust system starting to corrode

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 135,862 miles

Front wiper blades poor

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate missing

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam has surface corrosion

Rear exhaust system starting to corrode

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 125,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

only 50% of center brake light showing

Pass 11 Jan 2017 115,352 miles

23% imbalance on front brakes

25% imbalance on rear brakes

both front lower suspension arms are corroded but not excessive

both front tyres are wearing heavily on the inner edge

front brakes are starting to wear thin

nearside rear brake is binding on slightly

Fail 30 Dec 2016 114,991 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

23% imbalance on front brakes

25% imbalance on rear brakes

both front lower suspension arms are corroded but not excessive

both front tyres are wearing heavily on the inner edge

front brakes are starting to wear thin

nearside rear brake is binding on slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2015 104,214 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 93,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 93,840 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 81,562 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 81,562 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 66,393 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 66,393 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,766 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,636 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,625 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 34,416 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 28,598 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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YY54 PVF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YY54 PVF, 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 YY54 PVF registered?

YY54 PVF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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