Official DVLA Record

2004 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · SL04 UYX

SL04 UYX

2004 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 153,514 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN BORA
Year / Origin
2004 · Edinburgh
MOT Status
Valid until 14/09/2017
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/04/2017)
Recorded Mileage
153,514 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/09/2017
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/04/2017
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2004
Engine
1896cc

SL04 UYX Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2016
  • 153,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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SL04 UYX Mileage History

  1. 19/03/200753,177 mi
  2. 02/07/200753,531 mi+354 mi
  3. 05/07/200858,720 mi+5,189 mi
  4. 29/06/200965,804 mi+7,084 mi
  5. 19/07/201081,935 mi+16,131 mi
  6. 18/07/201197,534 mi+15,599 mi
  7. 18/07/201197,550 mi+16 mi
  8. 27/07/2012115,490 mi+17,940 mi
  9. 27/07/2012115,512 mi+22 mi
  10. 13/09/2013127,691 mi+12,179 mi
  11. 13/09/2013127,691 mi
  12. 15/09/2014137,372 mi+9,681 mi
  13. 15/09/2014137,382 mi+10 mi
  14. 14/09/2015145,310 mi+7,928 mi
  15. 09/09/2016153,514 mi+8,204 mi

Average of roughly 10,586 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

SL04 UYX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 21:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Bora (SL04 UYX) between March 2007 and September 2016.

The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 09 September 2016 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: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.

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