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BIG 6489

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

231,385 mi
Last recorded231,385 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 6489
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 231,385 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 215,223 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 212,903 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 194,257 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 178,294 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 150,071 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 136,821 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 124,221 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 135,971 miles

Rear disc's corroded

Spare tyre defective

Headlamps faded

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

Nearside front steel wheel fitted

Offside rear door handle damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2012 135,971 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

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

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

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

Headlamps faded

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

Nearside front steel wheel fitted

Offside rear door handle damaged

Rear disc's corroded

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Aug 2011 130,461 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 130,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake dics are corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 127,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION DAMAGED

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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BIG 6489 is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BIG 6489, 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 BIG 6489 registered?

BIG 6489 is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is BIG 6489 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 6489 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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