2004 Volkswagen Bora 2.3L Petrol · DC53 KVM
2004 Volkswagen Bora (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 143,300 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC53 KVM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2022
- 143,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC53 KVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Bora (DC53 KVM) between June 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2022 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 (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
DC53 KVM Mileage History
- 30/06/2022143,295 mi
- 04/07/2022143,300 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 469 miles per year across 2 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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