2003 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · CP53 DXX
2003 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 86,857 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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CP53 DXX Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 86,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP53 DXX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Bora (CP53 DXX) between October 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
CP53 DXX Mileage History
- 20/10/200621,432 mi
- 20/10/200621,432 mi
- 03/10/200725,182 mi+3,750 mi
- 02/10/200830,245 mi+5,063 mi
- 02/10/200830,245 mi
- 29/09/200935,108 mi+4,863 mi
- 19/10/201040,560 mi+5,452 mi
- 19/10/201040,560 mi
- 26/09/201146,196 mi+5,636 mi
- 26/09/201146,196 mi
- 11/10/201254,259 mi+8,063 mi
- 11/10/201254,259 mi
- 19/11/201365,980 mi+11,721 mi
- 09/02/201575,854 mi+9,874 mi
- 02/06/201883,022 mi+7,168 mi
- 25/05/201984,789 mi+1,767 mi
- 03/09/202686,837 mi+2,048 mi
- 11/09/202686,857 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 3,289 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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