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2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,694 mi
Last recorded191,694 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 191,694 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 177,115 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2016 168,596 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 18 Jun 2015 163,200 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 159,676 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 159,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 147,199 miles

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

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

n/s/f aim slightly low

Pass 22 May 2013 147,199 miles

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

n/s/f aim slightly low

Pass 23 May 2012 134,483 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 120,620 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 120,620 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 105,178 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 91,257 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 73,461 miles

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 17 Oct 2006 49,000 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 URL 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 80%.

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 URL, 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 URL is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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