2004 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · DU04 MZJ
2004 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 187,613 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,613 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU04 MZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 187,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU04 MZJ 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 (DU04 MZJ) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DU04 MZJ Mileage History
- 26/09/2023171,522 mi
- 15/10/2024175,930 mi+4,408 mi
- 15/10/2024175,930 mi
- 24/11/2025187,611 mi+11,681 mi
- 03/12/2025187,613 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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