2004 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · F20 TAP
2004 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 135,765 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,765 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F20 TAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/09/2026
- 135,765 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F20 TAP 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 (F20 TAP) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Steering (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
F20 TAP Mileage History
- 07/09/2023125,577 mi
- 10/09/2024130,825 mi+5,248 mi
- 05/09/2025133,643 mi+2,818 mi
- 15/09/2025133,654 mi+11 mi
- 10/09/2026135,765 mi+2,111 mi
Average of roughly 3,386 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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