2003 Volkswagen Bora 2.0L Petrol · LB03 ABU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, maintaining a clean pass record over the last several years. The most recent inspection conducted on 13 May 2025 at 103,794 miles returned no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal standards. While a failure was recorded on 14 May 2024, the immediate retest pass on the same day suggests the owner was proactive in rectifying identified faults rather than allowing them to persist. The mileage profile is notably low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. Between May 2022 and May 2025, the car covered 8,862 miles, showing a consistent and modest usage pattern of roughly 2,950 miles annually during that period. This low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain components, though the long periods of standing can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components or the seizing of fluid components, which are not always captured by a standard MOT test. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age-related decay rather than high-mileage wear. Given the vehicle's age, checking for corrosion on the chassis, perished suspension bushes, and split hoses is essential as these parts degrade regardless of distance driven. Inspect the brake discs for pitting and check the structural integrity of the sills and wheel arches, as low-use vehicles stored in damp environments often suffer from hidden oxidation that a clean MOT record might miss.