2003 Volkswagen Bora TDI ST 1.9L Heavy oil · GP52 LFS

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of consistent maintenance over the last several years. The most recent test conducted in December 2025 at 148,098 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car is currently in a good mechanical state. This follows a period of clean passes dating back to 2022, suggesting that the current ownership is proactively addressing potential issues before they result in MOT failures. The mileage pattern remains consistent with the vehicle's twenty-three years, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per annum. There is a notable increase in usage between April 2022 and December 2025, where the car covered over 55,000 miles in less than four years. Prior to this period, the vehicle saw significantly lower annual totals, covering only 5,000 miles between 2019 and early 2021. This recent surge in mileage likely placed accelerated wear on rubber components, suspension bushings, and consumables compared to the earlier historical data. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, as the history shows recurring issues with the Macpherson struts. The tester flagged movement at the offside upper attachment in 2017 and identified worn pins on both sides in 2021. While these appear to have been rectified, the age of the vehicle means that rubber mounts and bushings are likely nearing the end of their functional life. Checking the constant velocity joint gaiters is also advisable, as a failure in 2016 indicated these components are prone to wear on this model.