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BK04 UNE

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,901 mi
Last recorded147,901 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 UNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 147,901 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 143,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 137,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Mar 2022 133,178 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 126,457 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 119,382 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 106,344 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 95,935 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 94,253 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 91,406 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 86,893 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 79,638 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,770 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,959 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,967 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,545 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,657 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,680 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 15,859 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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BK04 UNE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BK04 UNE, 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 BK04 UNE registered?

BK04 UNE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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