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BK04 UVV

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,152 mi
Last recorded136,152 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 UVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 136,152 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 23 Dec 2024 134,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center rear seat belt receiver damaged slightly

osf and nsf headlamps deteriorated slightly

rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2024 134,151 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 126,564 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 119,499 miles

both rear brake discs slightly scorred

Fail 6 Jan 2022 119,499 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear brake discs slightly scorred

Pass 6 Jan 2021 111,907 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 111,905 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Low coolant level.

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 101,286 miles

Both front tyres minor perishing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 93,880 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 93,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 31 May 2016 88,107 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 88,107 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working 207. (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 85,551 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2012 85,524 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake disc inner surface area heavily corroded

front wiper blades poor

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate fading

recommend cambelt if due

Pass 22 Dec 2011 84,743 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,350 miles

both front tyres on the legal limit on edges

front brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Jun 2008 68,805 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 68,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 56,522 miles

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

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 UVV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVV, 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 BK04 UVV registered?

BK04 UVV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is BK04 UVV safe to buy?

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