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AD53 WYF

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,815 mi
Last recorded145,815 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 WYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 145,815 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded lower pipe from the brake master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section sleeve clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust centre section mounting corroded away

nearside headlamp aim slightly hazey

Fail 20 Feb 2018 145,813 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded lower pipe from the brake master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section sleeve clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake master cylinder damp however could not see a leak

exhaust centre section mounting corroded away

nearside headlamp aim slightly hazey

Pass 26 Jan 2017 132,362 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 132,362 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 118,756 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 118,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 104,676 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 104,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 92,832 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 81,929 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 72,768 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,550 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,073 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 41,892 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,450 miles

nearside rear bald on edge and needs replaceing ,offside rear tyre close to legal limit (195/65/R15)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 28,870 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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AD53 WYF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AD53 WYF, 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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AD53 WYF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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