2004 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · HC04 FLE
2004 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 207,046 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HC04 FLE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2023
- 207,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HC04 FLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Bora (HC04 FLE) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 November 2023 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: Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 All direction indicators not working WING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside All direction indicators not working WING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
HC04 FLE Mileage History
- 10/11/2021187,339 mi
- 04/11/2022197,839 mi+10,500 mi
- 07/11/2023207,044 mi+9,205 mi
- 08/11/2023207,046 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,884 miles per year across 4 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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