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VN04 KSF

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,154 mi
Last recorded186,154 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 KSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 186,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 179,988 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever on caliper not fully returning

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 179,987 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever on caliper not fully returning

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

Pass 15 May 2024 173,188 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 165,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 158,072 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 158,072 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 148,070 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Apr 2021 148,070 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2020 137,270 miles

movement in n/s inner rack end

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2020 137,269 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

movement in n/s inner rack end

n/s/f lower arm rear rear bushes perished

Pass 24 Apr 2019 127,527 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 127,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 111,675 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mount split and corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 96,248 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,941 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 79,407 miles

3-4mm tread depth on front tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,993 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,543 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 72,543 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,628 miles

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,887 miles

front brake discs scoring and light corrosion on edges advise reface

front tyres worn inner edges, advise wheel alignment.

o/s/r tyre very badly perished advise renewal, n/s/r nail in tread

Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,024 miles

o/s front wishbone rubbing on subframe

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 28 Apr 2009 57,235 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 52,982 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,624 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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VN04 KSF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VN04 KSF, 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 VN04 KSF registered?

VN04 KSF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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The MOT history for VN04 KSF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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