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AE53 URX

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,115 mi
Last recorded103,115 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 103,115 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 103,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 99,676 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 99,676 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 97,102 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has a slightly damaged sidewall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2016 97,102 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has a slightly damaged sidewall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack joint has slight play

rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2015 84,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner rack joint has slight play

rear brakes sticking

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 79,993 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,825 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 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,523 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,631 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,314 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,080 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,730 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 33,017 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,358 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 URX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 URX, 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 URX registered?

AE53 URX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is AE53 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 URX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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