2004 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · ML04 ACF
2004 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 102,806 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML04 ACF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 102,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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ML04 ACF Mileage History
- 26/03/202496,177 mi
- 11/03/202599,399 mi+3,222 mi
- 01/04/202599,660 mi+261 mi
- 02/03/2026102,662 mi+3,002 mi
- 16/03/2026102,806 mi+144 mi
Average of roughly 3,362 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ML04 ACF 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 (ML04 ACF) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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