2004 Volkswagen Bora 1.6L Petrol · AF04 XZN

The 2004 Volkswagen Bora presents a stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 25 June 2025 at 197,867 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken pass sequence since June 2023. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults and no recurring advisories across the available record, indicating the vehicle has been presented for test in a condition acceptable to DVSA standards. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 22-year-old car. The record shows 190,107 miles at the 5 July 2022 test, rising to 192,376 by 27 June 2023, then 194,835 by 6 July 2024, and 197,867 by June 2025. That equates to roughly 2,700 to 3,000 miles per year across the last three intervals, well below the implied annual average of 8,994. The sparse five-entry history with clean results gives little insight into earlier care, but the low recent use suggests light running rather than neglect through high load. A notable anomaly appears on 5 July 2024 when the tester issued a fail at 194,832 miles with no defects recorded, reversed by a pass one day later at 194,835 miles. This points to an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, though a buyer should confirm with the seller what triggered the initial rejection. No suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion items were flagged in any test. Given the clean advisory sheet, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of age-sensitive components not always caught at test. Check subframe and sill corrosion, suspension arm bushes, and brake caliper condition given the car's 197,867 miles. The low annual mileage means fluids and perishables may have aged more than wear figures suggest.