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AF04 YBT

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,153 mi
Last recorded150,153 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 YBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 150,153 miles

Nearside Front tyre just on legal minimum and worn smooth on outer tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 140,869 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 132,445 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 132,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front tyre close to legal minimum and wearing smooth on outer edge

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 123,609 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 123,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 112,161 miles

headlamp beam patterns are faded but satisfactory at this time

Pass 10 Dec 2012 101,799 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 76,649 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,533 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,537 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,899 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,199 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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AF04 YBT is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YBT, 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 AF04 YBT registered?

AF04 YBT is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is AF04 YBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 YBT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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