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AD53 YXU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,673 mi
Last recorded171,673 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 YXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 171,673 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear shocks weak

Fail 7 Feb 2018 171,506 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported red cable in engine bay (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 160,624 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 150,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 138,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 118,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 118,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 98,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 78,653 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 78,653 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 66,754 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 66,754 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 61,652 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 55,050 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,180 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 33,028 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 YXU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,598cc 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 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

AD53 YXU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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