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AX03 MVE

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,423 mi
Last recorded136,423 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 MVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 136,423 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 131,314 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 131,028 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 129,015 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some surface rust on pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes cracking and some play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 129,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested not tested due to exhaust leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some surface rust on pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes cracking and some play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 125,270 miles

Brake pipe covered in grease or other material - All around

Pass 20 Apr 2020 121,393 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 115,534 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 115,532 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 106,922 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 99,129 miles

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 90,987 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 82,037 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 76,042 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 72,183 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,300 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 67,300 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,567 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 20 Jan 2010 51,610 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Jan 2010 51,610 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2009 47,142 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,090 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,904 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 24,455 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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AX03 MVE is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX03 MVE, 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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AX03 MVE is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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