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BD54 XDL

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

171,024 mi
Last recorded171,024 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 XDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2025 171,024 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 170,967 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front sub frame corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2023 169,427 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 167,440 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 165,125 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 10 Oct 2020 161,876 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front driveshafts corroded

front subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2019 156,441 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 150,623 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 148,417 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 144,979 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2015 132,182 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 132,182 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 128,168 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroded

o/s/r brakes sticking slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2011 122,354 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2010 116,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres close to wear blocks in places.

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating.

front brake discs corroding on inner faces.

n/s/f shock absorber damp.

rear coil springs corroding.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 116,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres close to wear blocks in places.

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating.

front brake discs corroding on inner faces.

n/s/f shock absorber damp.

rear coil springs corroding.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 108,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs corroding on inner faces.

Pass 6 Jan 2008 102,690 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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BD54 XDL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BD54 XDL, 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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BD54 XDL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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