2004 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · MA04 XWL
2004 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 149,261 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA04 XWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 149,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA04 XWL 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 (MA04 XWL) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 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: Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components Anti Roll Bar Fouling Drivesh”; “Offside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Fouling on FULL Lock, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
MA04 XWL Mileage History
- 09/08/2023140,138 mi
- 07/08/2024143,774 mi+3,636 mi
- 19/08/2024143,782 mi+8 mi
- 26/08/2025149,251 mi+5,469 mi
- 29/08/2025149,261 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 4,437 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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