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AE53 UWF

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,783 mi
Last recorded120,783 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 120,783 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 114,929 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 107,209 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 107,208 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 91,039 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2018 90,676 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2017 83,778 miles

Engine management light is on

Fail 26 May 2017 83,778 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Engine management light is on

Pass 8 Jan 2016 81,520 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.7.2a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 81,520 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.7.2a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,503 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

front and rear number plate starting to deteriate

front brake discs coroded

o/s/r tyre perished and getting low

Fail 19 Dec 2014 71,503 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

brake pad warning light on

front and rear number plate starting to deteriate

front brake discs coroded

o/s/r tyre perished and getting low

Pass 4 Nov 2013 58,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,167 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 55,167 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 53,270 miles

front brake discs slightly scored and corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,381 miles

n/s front brake disc rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2010 49,381 miles

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

n/s front brake disc rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2009 44,841 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 39,444 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,320 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 27,243 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 UWF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UWF, 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 UWF registered?

AE53 UWF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AE53 UWF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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