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AG03 LNM

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,345 mi
Last recorded178,345 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 LNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 178,345 miles

Front both headlamps lens slightly deteriorated

Front both tyres inner/outer edge wear and close to legal limit

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear brakes discs worn and corroded

Rear coil spring corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

oil leak from sump

Fail 9 Jun 2017 178,345 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front both headlamps lens slightly deteriorated

Front both tyres inner/outer edge wear and close to legal limit

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear brakes discs worn and corroded

Rear coil spring corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

oil leak from sump

Pass 8 Jun 2016 173,895 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 166,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 May 2014 154,387 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 154,387 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 146,064 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 146,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 May 2012 137,912 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 130,101 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 130,101 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 124,695 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 124,695 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 118,387 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 118,032 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 111,416 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 98,930 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 98,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 70,800 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 70,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LNM is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LNM, 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 LNM registered?

AG03 LNM is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is AG03 LNM safe to buy?

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