2003 Volkswagen Bora 1.8L Petrol · WJ53 KWA
2003 Volkswagen Bora (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 122,573 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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WJ53 KWA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 122,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ53 KWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Bora (WJ53 KWA) between August 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))”.
WJ53 KWA Mileage History
- 23/08/200621,491 mi
- 20/08/200727,955 mi+6,464 mi
- 21/08/200834,250 mi+6,295 mi
- 10/08/200939,451 mi+5,201 mi
- 10/08/201044,406 mi+4,955 mi
- 18/08/201149,843 mi+5,437 mi
- 22/08/201254,396 mi+4,553 mi
- 14/08/201358,137 mi+3,741 mi
- 13/08/201462,148 mi+4,011 mi
- 23/07/201565,089 mi+2,941 mi
- 14/10/201669,646 mi+4,557 mi
- 02/10/201771,210 mi+1,564 mi
- 08/10/201873,134 mi+1,924 mi
- 02/10/201975,359 mi+2,225 mi
- 23/09/202076,625 mi+1,266 mi
- 23/09/202177,309 mi+684 mi
- 30/09/202283,196 mi+5,887 mi
- 12/10/202396,995 mi+13,799 mi
- 23/10/2024106,526 mi+9,531 mi
- 22/11/2024106,541 mi+15 mi
- 06/02/2026122,552 mi+16,011 mi
- 17/02/2026122,573 mi+21 mi
- 17/02/2026122,573 mi
Average of roughly 5,187 miles per year across 23 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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