2003 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · SL53 RLZ
2003 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 151,241 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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SL53 RLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 151,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL53 RLZ 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 (SL53 RLZ) between January 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SL53 RLZ Mileage History
- 31/01/2023147,895 mi
- 31/01/2023147,895 mi
- 01/10/2024149,420 mi+1,525 mi
- 08/10/2024149,420 mi
- 07/11/2025151,241 mi+1,821 mi
Average of roughly 1,209 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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