MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,600 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
wiper blades deteriorated
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear rear discs slightly pitted and corroded
engine management light on
wiper blades deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust shield loose
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE53 UWP is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 UWP, 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 UWP registered?
AE53 UWP is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 November 2003.
Is AE53 UWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE53 UWP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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