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BF03 WDT

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,778 mi
Last recorded156,778 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 WDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 156,778 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 Apr 2016 153,843 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 153,843 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 147,762 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 139,705 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 139,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 130,442 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn has cuts on tread advises replacing

Fail 13 Sep 2012 130,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn has cuts on tread advises replacing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 124,457 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 111,831 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 94,912 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 77,752 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 63,703 miles

both front discs corroded on inner faces

center exhaust bracket broken

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn to 2mm

slight movement in nearside rack joint

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 28 Mar 2006 46,479 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 WDT is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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