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BF03 NWT

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,891 mi
Last recorded65,891 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 NWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,891 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 11 Sep 2013 65,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 21 May 2012 58,717 miles

Airbag light illuminating on dash

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Traction control light illuminating on dash

Pass 29 Jun 2011 55,477 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 55,477 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 44,746 miles

Battery insecure

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 May 2010 44,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,397 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 26,816 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 12,576 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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BF03 NWT is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF03 NWT, 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

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What year was BF03 NWT registered?

BF03 NWT is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BF03 NWT safe to buy?

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