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AE53 UOM

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,045 mi
Last recorded155,045 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 155,045 miles

off side rear passanger door handle is stiff to open

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2019 155,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2018 126,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 100,350 miles

Nearside and Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 91,341 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 91,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 89,559 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 86,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,594 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,191 miles

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

REAR DISC INNER FACES CORRODING/SLIGHT BIND ON REAR BRAKES

S;PLITS IN FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES/SLIGHT PLAY IN ROLL BAR D BUSHES DUE TO CORROSION

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

WIPERS SMEAR SLIGHTLY

Pass 30 Jul 2011 67,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,964 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,706 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 47,167 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,221 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 UOM is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 UOM, 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 UOM is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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