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BG04 ABX

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,927 mi
Last recorded118,927 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 ABX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 118,927 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 118,884 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 107,362 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 97,076 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 82,762 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 82,722 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 72,055 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 72,055 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 66,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM AND CRACKING TO TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 66,288 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle LOW EFFORT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM AND CRACKING TO TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 59,809 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 53,778 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 47,244 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 40,616 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,232 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,768 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,133 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,911 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,361 miles

horn n/w intermitantly

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,876 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,495 miles

o/s/r service brake not locking on r.b.t

Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,810 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 13,918 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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BG04 ABX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BG04 ABX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG04 ABX registered?

BG04 ABX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is BG04 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 ABX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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