2003 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · LM03 XDA
2003 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 212,589 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Jul 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM03 XDA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2024
- 212,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (49 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM03 XDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Bora (LM03 XDA) between July 2006 and September 2024.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (49 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LM03 XDA Mileage History
- 17/07/200681,037 mi
- 18/09/200683,865 mi+2,828 mi
- 07/09/200789,884 mi+6,019 mi
- 04/09/200897,787 mi+7,903 mi
- 08/09/2009105,620 mi+7,833 mi
- 06/09/2010115,213 mi+9,593 mi
- 31/08/2011124,771 mi+9,558 mi
- 11/09/2012132,259 mi+7,488 mi
- 16/09/2013138,297 mi+6,038 mi
- 16/09/2014144,587 mi+6,290 mi
- 07/09/2015150,858 mi+6,271 mi
- 23/08/2016157,356 mi+6,498 mi
- 23/08/2016157,362 mi+6 mi
- 05/09/2017162,951 mi+5,589 mi
- 30/08/2018168,476 mi+5,525 mi
- 27/08/2019176,151 mi+7,675 mi
- 27/08/2019176,151 mi
- 01/09/2020183,605 mi+7,454 mi
- 06/09/2021190,161 mi+6,556 mi
- 06/09/2022195,646 mi+5,485 mi
- 16/09/2022195,648 mi+2 mi
- 24/08/2023203,398 mi+7,750 mi
- 10/09/2024212,587 mi+9,189 mi
- 11/09/2024212,589 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,246 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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