2003 Volkswagen Bora 1.6L Petrol · H5 HNC
2003 Volkswagen Bora (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 155,988 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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H5 HNC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 155,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H5 HNC 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 (H5 HNC) between February 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 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 (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
H5 HNC Mileage History
- 16/02/2024143,338 mi
- 15/03/2024143,363 mi+25 mi
- 04/04/2025148,937 mi+5,574 mi
- 29/04/2026155,978 mi+7,041 mi
- 06/05/2026155,988 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 5,704 miles per year across 5 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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