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VO54 RBF

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,248 mi
Last recorded160,248 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 RBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2025 160,248 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2025
Pass 24 Mar 2023 153,873 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 146,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake just met limit

Pass 24 Mar 2021 144,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s - o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 144,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s - o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 143,118 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 6 Mar 2020 143,110 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2019 140,698 miles

offside front lower ball joint worn

offside front wheel arch corroded

slight wear front anti roll bushes

Fail 11 Mar 2019 140,696 miles

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

offside front lower ball joint worn

offside front wheel arch corroded

slight wear front anti roll bushes

Pass 9 Mar 2018 134,962 miles

nearside c.v gaitor deteriorating

play offside steering rack

rear brake pipes corroded

rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 134,958 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside c.v gaitor deteriorating

play offside steering rack

rear brake pipes corroded

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 128,267 miles

play in offside steering

slight leak on exhaust front section

wear and corrosion rear discs

Pass 4 Mar 2016 120,642 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint inner joint on steering rack (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rubber gaiter detached (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 111,936 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 103,178 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 103,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,841 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 94,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 86,217 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 77,556 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,457 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 59,866 miles

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 59,866 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 56,355 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,767 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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VO54 RBF 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 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 VO54 RBF, 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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VO54 RBF is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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