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WV03 SUY

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,714 mi
Last recorded111,714 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 SUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 111,714 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 111,673 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 17 Feb 2015 105,526 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 95,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 84,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre 3.mm tread

o/s/f tyre below 2.mm tread

Fail 21 Feb 2013 84,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre 3.mm tread

o/s/f tyre below 2.mm tread

Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,286 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2011 71,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,795 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 46,355 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 36,974 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,749 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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WV03 SUY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WV03 SUY, 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 WV03 SUY registered?

WV03 SUY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is WV03 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV03 SUY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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