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BL53 WPP

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,789 mi
Last recorded154,789 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 WPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 154,789 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heat shield loose

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 147,235 miles

rear box outer skin .corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 136,844 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 136,844 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 130,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine management light missing

Fail 20 Oct 2018 130,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine management light missing

Pass 30 Sep 2017 122,110 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 116,456 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 109,919 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 102,557 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 95,100 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 87,086 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 79,208 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 20 Dec 2010 72,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,884 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,526 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,008 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 48,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,105 miles

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

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

front wipers juddering/smearing

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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BL53 WPP is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BL53 WPP, 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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BL53 WPP is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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