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AE53 RWK

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,730 mi
Last recorded100,730 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 100,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside covered in underseal

Pass 13 Nov 2019 100,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 97,253 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 95,809 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 95,504 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 92,708 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 88,322 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 84,390 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 79,901 miles

front brake disc edges corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2013 79,835 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake disc edges corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,284 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 73,261 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 64,845 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,908 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 55,888 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 47,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,056 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,328 miles

slight bind on n/s and o/sfront brakes!

Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,316 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 RWK is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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