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BF03 TUP

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

203,526 mi
Last recorded203,526 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 TUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 203,526 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 197,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 195,988 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Feb 2020 195,987 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2019 192,079 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 192,079 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 187,088 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 187,088 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 182,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 177,601 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 172,554 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 172,554 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 167,108 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 167,107 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 161,812 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 161,812 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 154,802 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 147,737 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 140,368 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 132,319 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 122,145 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 122,145 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 111,200 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 111,200 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 103,122 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 TUP is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TUP, 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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BF03 TUP is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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