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VN54 WRC

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,032 mi
Last recorded143,032 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 WRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 143,032 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 131,156 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 124,146 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 122,743 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 119,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 119,975 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 118,764 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 118,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 113,370 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket corrroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 110,551 miles

Advise Brake wear warning light on

Advise Engine management warning light on indicating a fault in the system

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner brake pads look to be worn but they are not clearly visible during test (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads look to be worn but they are not clearly visible during test (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 110,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Advise Brake wear warning light on

Advise Engine management warning light on indicating a fault in the system

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner brake pads look to be worn but they are not clearly visible during test (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads look to be worn but they are not clearly visible during test (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 108,075 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 108,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner portion of the tyre (4.1.D.1b)

brake wear warning light on.unable to check fluid level in brake reservoir

Pass 1 Apr 2016 105,257 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes perishing

Nearside and offside rear axle outer bushes perishing

Nearside rear tyre near legal limit and wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 1 Apr 2016 105,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes perishing

Nearside and offside rear axle outer bushes perishing

Nearside rear tyre near legal limit and wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2015 101,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 98,240 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

unable to open boot at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2014 98,240 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

unable to open boot at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2013 95,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 91,446 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 91,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 87,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 82,918 miles

head lamp covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2009 77,566 miles

rear tyres 2-3mm

slight play in front strutt top rubber bearings

Fail 11 Feb 2009 77,566 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in front strutt top rubber bearings

Pass 12 Nov 2007 58,668 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 WRC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN54 WRC, 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 WRC is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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