2003 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · BO53 RAX
2003 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 232,575 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 232,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BO53 RAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 232,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BO53 RAX 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 (BO53 RAX) between July 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
BO53 RAX Mileage History
- 02/07/2022198,363 mi
- 22/06/2023207,670 mi+9,307 mi
- 02/07/2024213,666 mi+5,996 mi
- 21/05/2025224,497 mi+10,831 mi
- 19/02/2026232,575 mi+8,078 mi
Average of roughly 9,409 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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