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BP03 NSV

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,038 mi
Last recorded154,038 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 NSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 154,038 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 154,038 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 145,745 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 145,745 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 138,577 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 132,394 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 132,394 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 125,914 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

N\S and O\S\R tyres are age cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2018 125,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion on exhaust

N\S and O\S\R tyres are age cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2017 119,151 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 20 Jun 2017 119,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 5 Jul 2016 113,025 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 106,314 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 106,314 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 99,727 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,574 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 93,574 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 86,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2012 86,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 79,575 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 72,058 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 63,748 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,264 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 45,967 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 35,320 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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BP03 NSV is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BP03 NSV, 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 BP03 NSV registered?

BP03 NSV is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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