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BN03 UOP

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,091 mi
Last recorded77,091 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 UOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 77,091 miles

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

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

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

mil on

Fail 4 May 2017 77,091 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported downpipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

mil on

Pass 20 May 2016 66,199 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 53,929 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 26 Mar 2014 51,094 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,175 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,202 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,452 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 39,352 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,769 miles

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 19 Mar 2009 30,603 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,892 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,922 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,477 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 UOP is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver 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 BN03 UOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 UOP registered?

BN03 UOP is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is BN03 UOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 UOP 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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