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B25 ORA

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,275 mi
Last recorded151,275 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 ORA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 151,275 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 148,027 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 148,027 miles

Nearside Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap corroded broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 142,852 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 137,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 128,750 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 128,750 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light showing (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 120,744 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 113,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 105,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 100,625 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 100,624 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 99,239 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,879 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 77,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 66,513 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 57,466 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 54,912 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,567 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 41,526 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 41,526 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 34,257 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 23,983 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 18,467 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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B25 ORA is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B25 ORA, 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 B25 ORA registered?

B25 ORA is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is B25 ORA safe to buy?

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