2003 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · BL53 SYX
2003 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 109,450 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BL53 SYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 109,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BL53 SYX Mileage History
- 19/03/202480,034 mi
- 19/03/202480,039 mi+5 mi
- 19/03/202592,369 mi+12,330 mi
- 24/03/2026109,449 mi+17,080 mi
- 24/03/2026109,450 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 14,614 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BL53 SYX 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 (BL53 SYX) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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