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DE54 OZO

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,445 mi
Last recorded51,445 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 OZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 51,445 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 44,078 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 44,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 44,026 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 43,946 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 43,513 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 43,511 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 42,849 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 42,022 miles

Rear Tyre valves perished

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 41,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 39,633 miles

both front tyres split

Pass 11 Nov 2014 37,807 miles

both front indicator bulbs starting to show white light

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 36,200 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 34,385 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 32,705 miles

Cracking on offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 30,519 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 27,927 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,245 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 22,599 miles

front tyre edges worn

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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DE54 OZO is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 DE54 OZO, 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 DE54 OZO registered?

DE54 OZO is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is DE54 OZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 OZO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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