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BJ03 WTD

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,596 mi
Last recorded116,596 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 116,596 miles

EML IS ON

Exhaust front to middle joint, little blow

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 108,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 101,860 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 101,860 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 95,145 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 87,288 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 80,442 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 73,446 miles

center exhaust bracket welds broken but still supporting system

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2010 65,426 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 55,535 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 55,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 46,747 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,190 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,055 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 WTD is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WTD, 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 WTD registered?

BJ03 WTD is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 WTD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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