2003 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · E14 TLP
2003 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 197,663 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E14 TLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2026
- 197,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E14 TLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Bora (E14 TLP) between March 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack end ball joint has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
E14 TLP Mileage History
- 09/03/2023176,152 mi
- 31/07/2024184,166 mi+8,014 mi
- 31/07/2024184,166 mi
- 31/07/2025192,613 mi+8,447 mi
- 20/06/2026197,663 mi+5,050 mi
Average of roughly 6,554 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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