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AE53 UWL

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,942 mi
Last recorded121,942 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 121,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 109,222 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 94,813 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 88,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front ,coating bubbling (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear to front brake pipe coating bubbling

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 88,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front ,coating bubbling (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear to front brake pipe coating bubbling

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,808 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 74,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 70,236 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,990 miles

slight play in near side front anti rollbar bush

Fail 27 Jun 2013 63,674 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight play in near side front anti rollbar bush

Pass 14 Jul 2012 56,921 miles

Centre exhaust mountings Broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,041 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 21 Jun 2010 45,752 miles

both rear brake discs very slightly corroded

near side rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,294 miles

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

off side rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2009 41,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyre treads on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

both rear tyres perished slightly between tread

catalic converter mounting bracket showing signs of weakness

middle exhaust mounting bracket broken (system still secure)

off side rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,179 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 34,950 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,493 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UWL is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UWL, 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 UWL registered?

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

Is AE53 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 UWL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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