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DC04 THV

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,822 mi
Last recorded120,822 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 THV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 120,822 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside Sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 115,676 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 12 May 2025 115,656 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo + exhaust area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside sill corroded - not within a prescribed area

Pass 12 Apr 2024 114,425 miles

offside outer sill corroded not within 30cm of a load bearing point

Fail 12 Apr 2024 114,423 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

offside outer sill corroded not within 30cm of a load bearing point

Pass 11 Apr 2023 113,319 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded not within 30cm of a load bearing point

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 113,319 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded not within 30cm of a load bearing point

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 108,649 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 108,649 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 102,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 99,128 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 90,855 miles

irregular wear pattern on both rear tyres and perishing evident on outer edges

Pass 17 Aug 2016 86,265 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 79,890 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,720 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 75,720 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,767 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,813 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 63,056 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls show surface cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,974 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,744 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight damage to outer sidewall on nearside rear tyre.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,473 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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DC04 THV 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 78.3%.

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 DC04 THV, 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 DC04 THV registered?

DC04 THV is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is DC04 THV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC04 THV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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