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AE53 RKF

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

169,416 mi
Last recorded169,416 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 RKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 169,416 miles

Front headlamps lens x 2 worn

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box casing corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2024 156,997 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 152,236 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 149,650 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 147,914 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 147,914 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 145,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 139,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 139,661 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 135,270 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear adjacent to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 135,270 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear adjacent to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 132,488 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 129,742 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 129,742 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 125,509 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

smoky

Pass 23 Dec 2013 122,077 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 118,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 114,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 104,841 miles

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs worn

Fail 4 Dec 2009 88,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 88,269 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 73,638 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,375 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 59,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,753 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 43,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake pads worn low

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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AE53 RKF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 95,004 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 RKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE53 RKF registered?

AE53 RKF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AE53 RKF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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