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AO03 VFW

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,924 mi
Last recorded165,924 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 165,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 165,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 162,120 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 158,959 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 158,959 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 153,947 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 149,551 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 149,551 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 143,820 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 129,103 miles

Front slight oil leak around sump

Pass 9 Mar 2017 113,465 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 99,505 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 99,504 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 96,796 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 88,074 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,569 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 70,906 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 70,906 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

os mirror missing

Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,152 miles

o/s beam pattern slightly faded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,148 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 54,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2009 48,289 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 42,512 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of the seatbelt.

Rear pads worn low.

Pass 14 May 2007 35,580 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 28,607 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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AO03 VFW is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO03 VFW, 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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What year was AO03 VFW registered?

AO03 VFW is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is AO03 VFW safe to buy?

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