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AE53 WTJ

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,309 mi
Last recorded85,309 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2017 85,309 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

corrosion of brake pipes

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 70,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine warning lamp on

Fail 6 Dec 2016 70,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 3 Dec 2015 62,731 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 61,959 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 59,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,155 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,777 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,839 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,359 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 36,715 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 29,418 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 29,418 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 WTJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 WTJ, 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 WTJ registered?

AE53 WTJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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