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AD53 YTU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,604 mi
Last recorded77,604 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 77,604 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 65,400 miles

exhaust corroded and slight blow at front joints

foot brake travel

front brakes grabbing

front lower suspension arm rear bushes unbonding

n/s long centre metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/r wheel binding slighty

oil leak

power steering pipes damp

rear brake pads wearing low (n/s)

windscreen chipped

Fail 17 Jan 2018 65,400 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp not securing pipes (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded and slight blow at front joints

foot brake travel

front brakes grabbing

front lower suspension arm rear bushes unbonding

n/s long centre metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/r wheel binding slighty

oil leak

power steering pipes damp

rear brake pads wearing low (n/s)

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Jan 2017 58,683 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 50,483 miles

slight exhaust blow from centre joint.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,553 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 42,553 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,848 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust rusting

Pass 4 Feb 2013 38,744 miles

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

exhaust rusting

Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,022 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 34,012 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 34,012 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,243 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 31,243 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,390 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 24,436 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 24,436 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 20,336 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs and pads worn

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 YTU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AD53 YTU, 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 AD53 YTU registered?

AD53 YTU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is AD53 YTU safe to buy?

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