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AG03 JLV

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,505 mi
Last recorded132,505 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 JLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 132,505 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 126,221 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear springs rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2020 122,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 116,204 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 105,968 miles

Both headlight lenses poor

Fail 18 Jul 2018 105,968 miles

Both headlight lenses poor

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 92,464 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 92,463 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 85,133 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 80,446 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 76,516 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 76,513 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eml on

Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,561 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 71,561 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 65,488 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlights deteriorated

front exhaust bracket broken

front exhaust flexie deteriorated

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 26 Jun 2012 65,488 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

both headlights deteriorated

front exhaust bracket broken

front exhaust flexie deteriorated

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Neaside front tyre, tread depth getting low on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Front anti-roll bar , rubber bushes slightly worn

Offside front inner cv gaitor split and leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads wearing low and discs slightly lipped-corroded

o/s/f inner cv gaitor leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,342 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

boot stiff to open

Pass 14 Jun 2006 26,487 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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AG03 JLV is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AG03 JLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG03 JLV registered?

AG03 JLV is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is AG03 JLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 JLV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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