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VN54 VJZ

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,854 mi
Last recorded120,854 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 VJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 120,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 108,099 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 98,920 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 98,920 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 90,600 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 73,086 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

Nearside front tyre cracking & dated 2010

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 72,958 miles

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

All suspension components corroded

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

Nearside front tyre cracking & dated 2010

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,381 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 72,381 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 72,191 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 71,789 miles

rear exhaust support bracket broken (partially insecure)

Pass 18 Oct 2017 71,446 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 71,156 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,695 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 67,635 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,744 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 62,744 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,979 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre has slght damage to outer sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,500 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 2 Nov 2009 45,105 miles

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

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 10 Oct 2008 37,717 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,605 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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VN54 VJZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VN54 VJZ, 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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VN54 VJZ is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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