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AG03 JOA

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,883 mi
Last recorded64,883 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 JOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,883 miles

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

both outer headlight lenes deteriorating reducing light output and starting to disrupt pattern

engine management and epc lights remain on indicating a possible fault

Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,874 miles

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

both outer headlight lenses becoming opaque reducing light output and disrupting pattern

engine management light and epc light stays on

some damage to offside door mirror housing

some insecurity in offside front bumper

Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,329 miles

Both headlamp outer lenses are deteriorating, slightly reducing light output.

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

Some insecurity in offside front bumper mounting.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 57,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both headlamp outer lenses are deteriorating, slightly reducing light output.

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

Some insecurity in offside front bumper mounting.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 57,200 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

headlamp patterns are poor lenses damaged both sides attention req

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brakes imbalanced 20%

Pass 4 Aug 2010 52,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 45,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Plug repair in nearside rear tyre (former spare)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 45,633 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 36,933 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 30,981 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 25,684 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 25,684 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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 JOA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AG03 JOA, 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 AG03 JOA registered?

AG03 JOA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is AG03 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 JOA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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