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AE53 RWF

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,677 mi
Last recorded87,677 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 RWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 87,677 miles

Corrosion appearing under vehicle

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 87,677 miles

Corrosion appearing under vehicle

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2022 87,279 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 87,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2021 86,763 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel hub slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2021 86,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel hub slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2020 85,863 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 84,371 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 84,371 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 82,100 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,794 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,313 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,890 miles

headlight images weak

rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 69,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brakes have a slight bind

Pass 19 Jun 2013 66,680 miles

offside front and offside rear brakes have a slight bind

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 61,245 miles

both front brakes have a slight bind

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,859 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2010 58,536 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,544 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,840 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 26,457 miles

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 RWF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 95,004 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 RWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE53 RWF?

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What year was AE53 RWF registered?

AE53 RWF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is AE53 RWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 RWF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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