2003 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · OY03 GYC
2003 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 193,062 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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OY03 GYC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2024
- 193,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY03 GYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Bora (OY03 GYC) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
OY03 GYC Mileage History
- 07/09/2022176,661 mi
- 16/08/2023181,064 mi+4,403 mi
- 17/08/2023181,083 mi+19 mi
- 04/09/2024193,062 mi+11,979 mi
Average of roughly 8,228 miles per year across 4 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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