2004 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · AF04 YDK
2004 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02 May 2004. Recorded mileage 105,170 miles. MOT valid until 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF04 YDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 105,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF04 YDK 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 (AF04 YDK) between April 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (c))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
AF04 YDK Mileage History
- 22/04/2024102,681 mi
- 24/04/2024102,700 mi+19 mi
- 25/04/2024102,700 mi
- 31/10/2025105,170 mi+2,470 mi
- 03/11/2025105,170 mi
Average of roughly 1,623 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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