2004 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · SN04 BSE
2004 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 144,763 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,763 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN04 BSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 144,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN04 BSE 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 (SN04 BSE) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
SN04 BSE Mileage History
- 20/10/2023134,660 mi
- 20/10/2023134,660 mi
- 10/10/2024140,393 mi+5,733 mi
- 23/10/2025144,759 mi+4,366 mi
- 27/10/2025144,763 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,000 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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