2004 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · VE04 XML
2004 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2004. Recorded mileage 186,048 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/11/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29/12/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1896cc
VE04 XML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/11/2025
- 186,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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VE04 XML Mileage History
- 22/11/2023174,613 mi
- 30/11/2023174,615 mi+2 mi
- 25/11/2024182,546 mi+7,931 mi
- 28/11/2024182,641 mi+95 mi
- 01/11/2025186,048 mi+3,407 mi
Average of roughly 5,885 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VE04 XML 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 (VE04 XML) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and central clamp (6.1.2 (a))”; “Road wheel fixing missing x1 offside and nearside front (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILLS (7.”.
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