2003 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · PF53 KXJ
2003 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 121,782 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2019.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF53 KXJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2018
- 121,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF53 KXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Bora (PF53 KXJ) between November 2006 and December 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
PF53 KXJ Mileage History
- 10/11/200630,757 mi
- 06/11/200737,802 mi+7,045 mi
- 04/11/200844,254 mi+6,452 mi
- 23/12/200844,276 mi+22 mi
- 13/08/200948,474 mi+4,198 mi
- 12/08/201056,300 mi+7,826 mi
- 06/01/201268,324 mi+12,024 mi
- 06/01/201268,324 mi
- 19/02/201378,379 mi+10,055 mi
- 19/02/201378,379 mi
- 01/08/201493,483 mi+15,104 mi
- 01/08/201493,483 mi
- 06/08/2015104,519 mi+11,036 mi
- 06/08/2015104,519 mi
- 02/08/2016112,605 mi+8,086 mi
- 03/08/2016112,605 mi
- 25/10/2017118,066 mi+5,461 mi
- 06/11/2017118,072 mi+6 mi
- 01/12/2018121,777 mi+3,705 mi
- 03/12/2018121,782 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,546 miles per year across 20 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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