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AE53 UWR

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,072 mi
Last recorded155,072 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 155,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 7 Dec 2015 155,072 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Nov 2014 145,270 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Trailer electrical socket missing

Fail 27 Nov 2014 145,239 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Trailer electrical socket missing

Pass 30 Oct 2013 132,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 132,613 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 128,414 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 120,011 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 111,013 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 102,311 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 93,363 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 93,220 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 74,872 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2006 50,272 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 50,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UWR is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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