2004 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · VN54 UWM
2004 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 128,009 miles. MOT valid until 06 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VN54 UWM Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 128,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VN54 UWM Mileage History
- 12/11/200738,750 mi
- 12/11/200738,750 mi
- 11/11/200848,774 mi+10,024 mi
- 11/11/200848,774 mi
- 28/11/200955,127 mi+6,353 mi
- 28/11/200955,127 mi
- 15/11/201059,841 mi+4,714 mi
- 15/11/201059,841 mi
- 28/11/201164,847 mi+5,006 mi
- 28/11/201164,847 mi
- 27/11/201271,069 mi+6,222 mi
- 28/11/201271,069 mi
- 26/11/201378,346 mi+7,277 mi
- 29/11/201480,633 mi+2,287 mi
- 23/11/201585,277 mi+4,644 mi
- 01/12/201689,737 mi+4,460 mi
- 22/11/201794,040 mi+4,303 mi
- 22/11/201794,040 mi
- 27/11/201896,446 mi+2,406 mi
- 02/12/201999,910 mi+3,464 mi
- 03/12/201999,923 mi+13 mi
- 01/12/2020110,305 mi+10,382 mi
- 07/12/2021107,437 mi-2,868 mi
- 06/12/2022113,401 mi+5,964 mi
- 06/12/2022113,403 mi+2 mi
- 06/12/2023117,393 mi+3,990 mi
- 07/12/2023117,393 mi
- 03/12/2024122,416 mi+5,023 mi
- 04/12/2024122,416 mi
- 24/11/2025128,008 mi+5,592 mi
- 25/11/2025128,009 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,949 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
VN54 UWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Bora (VN54 UWM) between November 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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