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AW04 FLF

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,573 mi
Last recorded117,573 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 FLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 117,573 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 109,806 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 102,470 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake poor

Pass 29 Jul 2022 98,352 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket coming adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 93,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 87,958 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 76,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,490 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 75,490 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 64,457 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,293 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 55,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 55,280 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,248 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,360 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 46,360 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,657 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,879 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,229 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 24,249 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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AW04 FLF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 92,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AW04 FLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AW04 FLF registered?

AW04 FLF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 July 2004.

Is AW04 FLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW04 FLF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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