MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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REAR EXHAUST BOX & BOTH FRONT WINGS SLIGHTY CORRODED.
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPINGS. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault LIGHT ON DASH. (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation OUTER CASSING BROKEN. (1.1.15 (d))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side DUE TO CABLE CASSING BROKEN. (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN ON INNER EDGE.(SIZE 196/65/R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
REAR EXHAUST BOX & BOTH FRONT WINGS SLIGHTY CORRODED.
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPINGS. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES. (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES. (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES. (5.2.3 (e))
Front subframe bushes slightly perishing
Rear both sides tyres slightly perishing on tread
all brake disc surface rust
Front brake disc pitted
Front subframe bushes deteriorating
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear subframe bushes deteriorating
both sides front wheel arch corroding, + o/s sill panel
Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc pitted
Front subframe bushes deteriorating
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear subframe bushes deteriorating
both sides front wheel arch corroding, + o/s sill panel
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides, perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
both sides rear tyres perishing
o/s/r axle bush deteriorating
rear exhaust box corroding
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides, perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both sides rear tyres perishing
o/s/r axle bush deteriorating
rear exhaust box corroding
Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both sides brake hose pipes corroding
both sides rear tyres perishing + low on tread
corrosion at rear exhaust box
both rear tyres splitting up + low on tread
rear exhaust box corroding
rear exhaust box corroding
rear exhaust box corroding
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
rear exhaust box corroding
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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AG03 LNA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LNA, 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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AG03 LNA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 July 2003.
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