2003 Volkswagen Bora 1.6L Petrol · SW03 DJJ
2003 Volkswagen Bora (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 May 2003. Recorded mileage 50,408 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW03 DJJ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 50,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW03 DJJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Bora (SW03 DJJ) between April 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (1.1.11 (c))”.
SW03 DJJ Mileage History
- 25/04/200613,043 mi
- 25/04/200613,043 mi
- 12/04/200715,859 mi+2,816 mi
- 24/04/200817,902 mi+2,043 mi
- 24/04/200817,902 mi
- 22/04/200920,050 mi+2,148 mi
- 14/04/201021,969 mi+1,919 mi
- 03/05/201123,579 mi+1,610 mi
- 23/04/201226,239 mi+2,660 mi
- 17/04/201328,584 mi+2,345 mi
- 25/04/201431,468 mi+2,884 mi
- 25/04/201431,468 mi
- 27/04/201533,014 mi+1,546 mi
- 22/04/201635,786 mi+2,772 mi
- 17/04/201738,768 mi+2,982 mi
- 17/04/201841,065 mi+2,297 mi
- 23/04/201943,803 mi+2,738 mi
- 23/07/202044,667 mi+864 mi
- 02/07/202144,826 mi+159 mi
- 12/07/202245,893 mi+1,067 mi
- 19/07/202245,895 mi+2 mi
- 19/07/202346,754 mi+859 mi
- 27/07/202346,767 mi+13 mi
- 18/07/202447,828 mi+1,061 mi
- 09/07/202549,002 mi+1,174 mi
- 11/07/202549,005 mi+3 mi
- 21/07/202650,408 mi+1,403 mi
Average of roughly 1,846 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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