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AE53 URD

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,646 mi
Last recorded109,646 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 109,646 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 96,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 96,224 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 91,261 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,428 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 84,428 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 79,809 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jun 2012 79,808 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 26 May 2011 79,109 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 71,001 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,536 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,624 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 41,970 miles

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 14 Oct 2006 32,195 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 URD is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 URD, 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 URD registered?

AE53 URD is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is AE53 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 URD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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