2003 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L Diesel · YP53 BHU
2003 Volkswagen Bora (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 122,793 miles. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Mar 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP53 BHU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2018
- 122,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP53 BHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Bora (YP53 BHU) between September 2006 and March 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”.
YP53 BHU Mileage History
- 26/09/200624,169 mi
- 26/09/200733,088 mi+8,919 mi
- 23/09/200841,247 mi+8,159 mi
- 24/09/200841,256 mi+9 mi
- 01/09/200951,093 mi+9,837 mi
- 20/08/201059,340 mi+8,247 mi
- 20/08/201059,340 mi
- 24/08/201172,974 mi+13,634 mi
- 04/10/201277,832 mi+4,858 mi
- 04/10/201277,832 mi
- 08/10/201380,127 mi+2,295 mi
- 05/03/201482,649 mi+2,522 mi
- 20/02/201590,208 mi+7,559 mi
- 21/02/201590,219 mi+11 mi
- 23/02/2016101,578 mi+11,359 mi
- 23/02/2016101,578 mi
- 03/03/2017113,841 mi+12,263 mi
- 03/03/2018122,764 mi+8,923 mi
- 09/03/2018122,793 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 8,614 miles per year across 19 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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