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BN03 XFB

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,172 mi
Last recorded120,172 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 XFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 120,172 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 117,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 117,529 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 113,985 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 113,980 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 108,979 miles

Brake Servo Pipe Cracked

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainfeed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 108,979 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Brake Servo Pipe Cracked

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainfeed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 103,941 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 103,938 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 100,512 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust catalyst heat shield loose

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Sep 2019 96,492 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 96,491 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 89,075 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,965 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 81,964 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,314 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,991 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 56,228 miles

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

all tyres wearing low

cat heatsheild adrift/rattling

o/s/r tyre stepped

Pass 13 May 2013 52,257 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

s/wear and corrosion front brake discs

Pass 9 May 2012 48,735 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 48,735 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 43,678 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,554 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,984 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 28,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 23,426 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,426 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,075 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 XFB is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XFB, 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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BN03 XFB is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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