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WU04 LTX

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,238 mi
Last recorded107,238 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 LTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 107,238 miles

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

Headlight lenses deteriorated - beam pattern faint

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear axles bushes deteriorated

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2024 102,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, left and right inside braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 97,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs scored on the inside, not to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 92,076 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Various under body and engine trims fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2022 92,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Causing beam pattern to be incorrect (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Causing beam pattern to be incorrect (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Various under body and engine trims fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2021 89,891 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken - Exhaust system still supported

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 89,891 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken - Exhaust system still supported

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,841 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,698 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2018 73,503 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken

nearside rear roadspring corroded

offside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 7 Apr 2018 73,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

centre exhaust hanger broken

front brake discs badly corroded on inner surfaces

nearside rear roadspring corroded

offside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,764 miles

Front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 60,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,790 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,148 miles

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,786 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2012 26,651 miles

N/s front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,588 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,453 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 12,958 miles

Under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2008 8,683 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 6,809 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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WU04 LTX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 WU04 LTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU04 LTX registered?

WU04 LTX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is WU04 LTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU04 LTX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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