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BJ03 UFL

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,125 mi
Last recorded103,125 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 UFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2019 103,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction date of reg 18/7/2003 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 98,713 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriated

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,038 miles

Headlights deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,104 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 84,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 79,523 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 79,523 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 74,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,186 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,468 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,210 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,594 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 30,044 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 UFL is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,600cc petrol 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 BJ03 UFL, 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 UFL registered?

BJ03 UFL is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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