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AD53 YXH

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,799 mi
Last recorded134,799 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 134,799 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 134,799 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 128,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 120,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 115,937 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 115,930 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 106,281 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 98,642 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2017 90,214 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 90,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,022 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 83,827 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

eml on

Pass 2 Feb 2015 77,622 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,672 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 70,672 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,486 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 58,115 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 58,115 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 52,192 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,074 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 45,995 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 39,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 32,700 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 25,252 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 YXH is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YXH, 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 YXH registered?

AD53 YXH is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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