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WR03 WDM

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,820 mi
Last recorded160,820 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 WDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 160,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 158,529 miles

rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

headlights discoloured

Pass 8 Jul 2024 156,576 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

rear bump stops broken up

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jul 2023 154,716 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front caliper flexis perished

front tyres worn on inner edge

nsr tyre perished

nsr tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2022 152,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front inner face of discs corroded

headlights discoloured

nsr metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2020 148,177 miles

ns number plate bulb inop

Fail 21 Dec 2020 148,177 miles

ns number plate bulb inop

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 143,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear wheels slight buckle

Pass 28 Jun 2018 137,867 miles

all pads getting low

nsf tyre getting low 2mm

rear wheels slight buckle

Pass 24 Jul 2017 133,262 miles

both front brake pipe flexis perished

both headlight lenses discolored

ns wing mirror cracked

nsr tyre perishing

rear pads low

Pass 23 Jun 2016 127,648 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 127,648 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 122,868 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 118,019 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 114,541 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 109,480 miles

N/S/R Tyre on limit

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,402 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 86,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 86,482 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,789 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 61,980 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 61,980 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 21 Jun 2007 45,900 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 35,402 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 35,402 miles

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

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

front tyers wearing unevenly(on inner edge)

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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WR03 WDM is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WR03 WDM, 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 WR03 WDM registered?

WR03 WDM is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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