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AO03 HWV

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

217,964 mi
Last recorded217,964 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 217,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 214,764 miles

Offside sill corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 206,923 miles

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

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

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 198,557 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 194,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 182,927 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 182,919 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 179,909 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 177,115 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 177,110 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 173,637 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 167,734 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 167,608 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 162,837 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 162,836 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 158,651 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 154,320 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 151,231 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 143,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 135,232 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 125,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 125,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 109,251 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 109,251 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 95,022 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 95,022 miles

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

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

rear brake discs rusted and grooved

rear brake pads look low ???

slight bind on O/S/R brake

Pass 25 Mar 2006 89,956 miles

both front tyres wearing low (2-3mm)

rear number plate slight discolouration

stone chips in windscreen

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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AO03 HWV is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 AO03 HWV, 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.

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AO03 HWV is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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