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A14 UEL

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,112 mi
Last recorded50,112 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 UEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 50,112 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 40,412 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 33,859 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 118,938 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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A14 UEL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A14 UEL, 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

How do I check the history of A14 UEL?

You can check the full history of A14 UEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A14 UEL registered?

A14 UEL is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is A14 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 UEL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A14 UEL have outstanding finance?

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