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BD03 DPZ

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,426 mi
Last recorded154,426 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 DPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 154,426 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 149,050 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Front bumper insecure

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2017 143,035 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 142,464 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 May 2016 135,732 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 135,728 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush on wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on its edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking, plus wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 130,429 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 130,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 123,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 118,158 miles

headlamps becoming scratched affecting light intensity

Pass 15 May 2012 110,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Reverse Light Inop

Pass 3 May 2011 103,845 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 97,125 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 90,171 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 81,659 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 81,659 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 69,675 miles

corrsion on rear discs

nearside rear tyre worn to limit and out of shape

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 18 May 2006 51,475 miles

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

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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BD03 DPZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD03 DPZ, 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 BD03 DPZ registered?

BD03 DPZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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