2003 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · GP03 YSM
2003 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 217,371 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GP03 YSM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2024
- 217,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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GP03 YSM Mileage History
- 25/10/2022209,445 mi
- 28/10/2022209,512 mi+67 mi
- 24/09/2023218,957 mi+9,445 mi
- 21/10/2024218,330 mi-627 mi
- 03/12/2024217,371 mi-959 mi
Average of roughly 3,759 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GP03 YSM 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 (GP03 YSM) between October 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))”; “Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”.
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