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CW04 FHA

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

163,509 mi
Last recorded163,509 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 FHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 163,509 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST STILL SECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 129,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 114,789 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 114,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 97,914 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 97,811 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limits 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror caseing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust slight split+blow

Pass 5 Feb 2021 95,589 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 95,556 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 91,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge void of tread .close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2020 91,758 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge void of tread .close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 84,820 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2019 84,819 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 81,838 miles

o/s/r brake grabbing

Fail 14 Mar 2018 81,838 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r brake grabbing

Pass 16 Mar 2017 76,006 miles

Drivers offside mirror housing damaged

Engine under tray damaged and insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust hanger not a permanant fixture ( wire wrapped around exhaust and hanger )

Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,080 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Mar 2016 67,080 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,032 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 59,032 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,375 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on tread

offside front tyre heavilt worn inner edge and low on tread

Fail 17 Mar 2014 51,375 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

nearside front tyre low on tread

offside front tyre heavilt worn inner edge and low on tread

Pass 9 Mar 2013 43,613 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 40,338 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 40,338 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 37,194 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 33,837 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,190 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 25,560 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 20,051 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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CW04 FHA is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CW04 FHA, 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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CW04 FHA is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is CW04 FHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW04 FHA shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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