2004 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · MF54 VLR
2004 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 137,682 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,682 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF54 VLR Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 137,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF54 VLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Bora (MF54 VLR) between August 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
MF54 VLR Mileage History
- 29/08/200757,718 mi
- 26/11/200761,553 mi+3,835 mi
- 24/11/200873,967 mi+12,414 mi
- 24/11/200873,967 mi
- 20/11/200987,632 mi+13,665 mi
- 20/11/200987,632 mi
- 25/11/2010100,030 mi+12,398 mi
- 07/11/2011105,139 mi+5,109 mi
- 20/11/2012108,006 mi+2,867 mi
- 24/01/2014111,506 mi+3,500 mi
- 14/01/2015114,274 mi+2,768 mi
- 21/01/2015114,276 mi+2 mi
- 13/01/2016116,771 mi+2,495 mi
- 11/01/2017119,114 mi+2,343 mi
- 17/01/2018122,155 mi+3,041 mi
- 09/01/2019125,207 mi+3,052 mi
- 10/01/2020128,045 mi+2,838 mi
- 15/01/2021129,454 mi+1,409 mi
- 20/01/2021129,463 mi+9 mi
- 14/01/2022131,019 mi+1,556 mi
- 19/01/2023132,750 mi+1,731 mi
- 15/01/2024134,506 mi+1,756 mi
- 07/01/2025136,126 mi+1,620 mi
- 07/01/2026137,682 mi+1,556 mi
Average of roughly 4,355 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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