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AF03 RXN

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,365 mi
Last recorded95,365 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 RXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 95,365 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 92,324 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 88,124 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 83,703 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 81,172 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 78,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 75,056 miles

Front tyre 2.8mm/2.9mm

Pass 4 Mar 2019 70,733 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 66,973 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,769 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,329 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,612 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,327 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,633 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,089 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 29,092 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,366 miles

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)

front wipers worn.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,463 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 14,457 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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AF03 RXN is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 95,004 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 AF03 RXN, 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 23 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 AF03 RXN?

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What year was AF03 RXN registered?

AF03 RXN is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AF03 RXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 RXN shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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