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YP04 RZU

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,798 mi
Last recorded86,798 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 RZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 86,798 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 2 Jun 2021 86,797 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play OUTER (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 84,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 81,350 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 27 Jun 2019 81,350 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Jun 2018 75,868 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 70,738 miles

SERVICE BRAKE efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 70,738 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

SERVICE BRAKE efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,215 miles

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

service brake: service brake efficiency just met.it would appear r that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 66,215 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

service brake: service brake efficiency just met.it would appear r that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 4 Jul 2015 61,053 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 55,801 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 50,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 46,321 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,999 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 2010 39,205 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 32,584 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,632 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 22,187 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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YP04 RZU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YP04 RZU, 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 YP04 RZU registered?

YP04 RZU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YP04 RZU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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