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XX03 DMR

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,657 mi
Last recorded129,657 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX03 DMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 129,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank support straps corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2025 129,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification lowered to low and anti roll bar fouling drive shaft (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification lowered to low and anti roll bar fouling drive shaft (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank support straps corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 122,088 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 112,944 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel getting high

offside rear handbrake efficiency low compared to nearside rear [handbrake lever on caliper not returning fully ?]

Fail 14 Sep 2022 112,937 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel getting high

offside rear handbrake efficiency low compared to nearside rear [handbrake lever on caliper not returning fully ?]

Pass 27 Sep 2021 102,572 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 102,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 89,488 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 80,425 miles

front tyres worn edges close to legal limit

Fail 21 Feb 2018 80,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn edges close to legal limit

Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,382 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 64,382 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 52,218 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,673 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 47,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 45,820 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,042 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 44,042 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,717 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,513 miles

intercooler pipe has slight oil on it

Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,184 miles

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush starting to crack and perish

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing, 205/55/16w

offside front lower wishbone rear bush starting to split

Fail 29 Jul 2009 32,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush starting to crack and perish

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing, 205/55/16w

offside front lower wishbone rear bush starting to split

Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,453 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 24,639 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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XX03 DMR is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XX03 DMR, 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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XX03 DMR is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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