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DU04 LMX

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,340 mi
Last recorded133,340 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 LMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 133,340 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 133,314 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 125,121 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 115,116 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 115,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 106,665 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 106,665 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 105,246 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 105,245 miles

Fuel system component leaking cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 104,434 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 104,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 103,668 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 103,665 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 99,774 miles

2 x Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

N/S Front to Rear brake pipe corroded

N/S/R Outer brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 95,886 miles

Headlamps deteriorated to the extent that the beam image is almost affected

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear brake discs very corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2018 95,886 miles

Headlamps deteriorated to the extent that the beam image is almost affected

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 92,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2mm at lowest point and bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre perished and cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm at lowest point and bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Undertays fitted

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 92,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe holed at centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2mm at lowest point and bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre perished and cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm at lowest point and bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer rear mount corroded/snapped

Undertays fitted

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 88,312 miles

2 x Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes slightly binding

Rear exhaust Mounting corroded & Weak

Undertray Fitted to vehicle - Poor Fitment

Fail 28 Jan 2016 88,311 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2 x Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust Mounting corroded & Weak

Undertray Fitted to vehicle - Poor Fitment

Pass 6 Feb 2015 83,933 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 77,946 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 70,416 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,304 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,643 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 49,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,221 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,746 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,950 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHED,FRONT DISCS CORRODING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,832 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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DU04 LMX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DU04 LMX, 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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DU04 LMX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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