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BJ03 UDY

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,826 mi
Last recorded141,826 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 UDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 141,826 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 141,825 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 135,275 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside rear tyre cracking

power steering rack has misting of oil

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2017 123,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 123,449 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 112,874 miles

Front both side driveshaft seal leak

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

coolant leak from radiator

engine cover fitted obscuring some items for inspecton

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2016 112,874 miles

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

Front both side driveshaft seal leak

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

coolant leak from radiator

engine cover fitted obscuring some items for inspecton

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 102,070 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 93,027 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,860 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2012 72,502 miles

Nearside indicator siderepeater lamp not working due to the wires being cut off.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 63,784 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,670 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 54,670 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 47,420 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,017 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 19,885 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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BJ03 UDY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ03 UDY, 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 BJ03 UDY registered?

BJ03 UDY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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