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AE53 USU

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,695 mi
Last recorded116,695 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 USU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 116,695 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 111,319 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 111,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2014 106,133 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 106,133 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2013 100,392 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 92,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2010 83,574 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 83,573 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 75,758 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 67,139 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 57,780 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 49,254 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 47,178 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 USU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,599cc 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 USU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE53 USU registered?

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

Is AE53 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 USU 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.

Does AE53 USU have outstanding finance?

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