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BK03 EDU

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,093 mi
Last recorded142,093 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 EDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 142,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear hub assembly slightly binding

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on outer edge / weak/cracking and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

oil leak

service light on

Fail 29 Jul 2017 142,093 miles

service light on

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear hub assembly slightly binding

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on outer edge / weak/cracking and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2016 131,198 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 131,198 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 116,774 miles

Movement in the offside track rod inner ball joint

Fail 5 Aug 2015 116,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Movement in the offside track rod inner ball joint

Pass 9 Aug 2014 90,495 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 64,873 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 61,497 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 61,497 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 30 Apr 2011 54,981 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 54,949 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 49,987 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 45,434 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 41,272 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 36,091 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 32,135 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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BK03 EDU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK03 EDU, 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 BK03 EDU registered?

BK03 EDU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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