MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front rear wishbone bush slightly deteriorated
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Steering rack end has slight play
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Steering rack end has slight play
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
nearside front steering arm has slight play
Coolant leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
centre exhaust mounting snapped
front brake flexi hoses deteriorated
headlamp output slightly reduced lenses deteriorated
o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges
o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge
rear brake discs worn and heavily pitted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Coolant leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
centre exhaust mounting snapped
front brake flexi hoses deteriorated
headlamp output slightly reduced lenses deteriorated
o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges
o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge
rear brake discs worn and heavily pitted
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AE53 UPM is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 UPM, 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 UPM registered?
AE53 UPM is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 October 2003.
Is AE53 UPM safe to buy?
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