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BN03 SBU

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

191,155 mi
Last recorded191,155 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 SBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 191,155 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 185,534 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 185,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2018 177,179 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 170,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner civi boot holed

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 162,109 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 153,650 miles

both rear tyre wear

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on front and rear discs

corrosion on main and n/s/r brake pipes

headlight lenses

oil leak

repairs to exhaust downpipe

Fail 8 Jul 2015 153,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres 1.6mm just legal

corrosion on both main + n/s/r + both front brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust back box

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on rear brake discs

headlight glasses

oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 153,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 151,610 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 151,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 147,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 140,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 140,756 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 135,152 miles

Brake discs all round pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 123,410 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 123,409 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 118,799 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 118,793 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 103,708 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 103,699 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 92,251 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 78,197 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 78,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 75,270 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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BN03 SBU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BN03 SBU, 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 BN03 SBU registered?

BN03 SBU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is BN03 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 SBU shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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