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AF04 XYD

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,001 mi
Last recorded158,001 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 158,001 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 158,001 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 151,136 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2018 146,633 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 140,423 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 133,530 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 126,774 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 121,587 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 117,535 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 104,675 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 1 Jun 2011 90,920 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 80,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 80,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2009 69,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 24 Jun 2008 55,788 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 42,501 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 42,188 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear uneven on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to wear uneven on inner edge

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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AF04 XYD is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AF04 XYD, 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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AF04 XYD is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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