2004 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · J21 FSE
2004 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 133,606 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,606 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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J21 FSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J21 FSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Bora (J21 FSE) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
J21 FSE Mileage History
- 20/04/2023178,761 mi
- 20/04/2024193,152 mi+14,391 mi
- 22/04/2024193,185 mi+33 mi
- 17/04/2025133,606 mi-59,579 mi
Average of roughly -22,654 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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