2004 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · FT04 CFM
2004 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 132,239 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT04 CFM Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2022
- 132,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT04 CFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Bora (FT04 CFM) between June 2007 and July 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
FT04 CFM Mileage History
- 12/06/200715,235 mi
- 24/06/200818,510 mi+3,275 mi
- 27/06/200926,973 mi+8,463 mi
- 26/06/201048,353 mi+21,380 mi
- 28/06/201161,321 mi+12,968 mi
- 29/06/201275,244 mi+13,923 mi
- 29/06/201275,244 mi
- 20/06/201388,044 mi+12,800 mi
- 18/06/201498,277 mi+10,233 mi
- 18/06/201498,277 mi
- 16/06/2015107,624 mi+9,347 mi
- 16/06/2015107,624 mi
- 24/06/2016114,444 mi+6,820 mi
- 29/06/2017118,437 mi+3,993 mi
- 29/06/2017118,437 mi
- 25/06/2018122,490 mi+4,053 mi
- 26/06/2018122,490 mi
- 26/06/2019124,203 mi+1,713 mi
- 26/06/2019124,203 mi
- 30/06/2020124,796 mi+593 mi
- 30/06/2020124,796 mi
- 09/07/2021128,453 mi+3,657 mi
- 09/07/2021128,453 mi
- 30/06/2022132,235 mi+3,782 mi
- 01/07/2022132,239 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,773 miles per year across 25 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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