2004 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · NL04 RWU
2004 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 110,862 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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NL04 RWU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/09/2023
- 110,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL04 RWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Bora (NL04 RWU) between March 2007 and September 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
NL04 RWU Mileage History
- 05/03/200743,133 mi
- 04/02/200849,800 mi+6,667 mi
- 04/02/200849,800 mi
- 12/09/200851,578 mi+1,778 mi
- 19/08/200957,001 mi+5,423 mi
- 17/08/201065,374 mi+8,373 mi
- 23/08/201170,474 mi+5,100 mi
- 22/08/201275,008 mi+4,534 mi
- 28/08/201380,139 mi+5,131 mi
- 13/08/201482,423 mi+2,284 mi
- 27/08/201585,694 mi+3,271 mi
- 01/09/201585,694 mi
- 24/08/201688,689 mi+2,995 mi
- 18/08/201790,684 mi+1,995 mi
- 15/08/201892,768 mi+2,084 mi
- 15/08/201996,265 mi+3,497 mi
- 21/08/202097,802 mi+1,537 mi
- 21/09/2021102,990 mi+5,188 mi
- 23/09/2022108,018 mi+5,028 mi
- 27/09/2022108,018 mi
- 04/09/2023110,862 mi+2,844 mi
Average of roughly 4,105 miles per year across 21 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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