2004 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · PL53 ACX
2004 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 106,789 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,789 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL53 ACX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 106,789 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL53 ACX 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 (PL53 ACX) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 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: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
PL53 ACX Mileage History
- 20/12/202399,164 mi
- 20/12/202399,164 mi
- 03/01/2025103,429 mi+4,265 mi
- 08/12/2025106,789 mi+3,360 mi
- 08/12/2025106,789 mi
Average of roughly 3,873 miles per year across 5 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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