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BF03 TSY

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,120 mi
Last recorded54,120 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 TSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,375 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 43,375 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,291 miles

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

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

handbrake slightly notchy in operation

Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,757 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 38,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 32,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,994 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,405 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 28,405 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,730 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 18,997 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,188 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 15,597 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 12,085 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 TSY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BF03 TSY, 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 BF03 TSY registered?

BF03 TSY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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