2003 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · RF53 MVM
2003 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 209,505 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF53 MVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 209,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RF53 MVM Mileage History
- 26/09/2022179,042 mi
- 10/10/2023188,762 mi+9,720 mi
- 16/10/2023188,776 mi+14 mi
- 10/10/2024197,363 mi+8,587 mi
- 30/10/2025209,505 mi+12,142 mi
Average of roughly 9,846 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF53 MVM 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 (RF53 MVM) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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