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DN04 UEE

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,324 mi
Last recorded149,324 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 UEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 149,324 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 138,574 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 131,517 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2021 129,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 116,611 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside and nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 116,541 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached section braking away. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside and nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 111,027 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 111,027 miles

Front Position lamp not working offside and nearside. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 102,360 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 102,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 90,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Oct 2016 76,199 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath the vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,879 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,733 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,847 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 46,955 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 Jul 2011 42,130 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,700 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,918 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 26,206 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,014 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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DN04 UEE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DN04 UEE, 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 DN04 UEE registered?

DN04 UEE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 August 2004.

Is DN04 UEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN04 UEE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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