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AF04 YBW

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,719 mi
Last recorded155,719 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 155,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 144,755 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 135,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 119,483 miles

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

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 6 Mar 2019 119,483 miles

both rear brake discs worn

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light was on but went off during the test. may need looking into. emissions passed all ok (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 104,634 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,501 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 86,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,675 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,862 miles

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

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

both front tyres low tread

Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,610 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,348 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,899 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,118 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,796 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,173 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,559 miles

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

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 YBW is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YBW, 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 YBW registered?

AF04 YBW is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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