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AG52 WFU

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,616 mi
Last recorded111,616 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 WFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 111,616 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front sub frame corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 101,966 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 91,994 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 80,596 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 74,757 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished between tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 74,757 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres cracked and perished between tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Nov 2011 58,222 miles

Centre exhaust mount not connected, system still adequately supported

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear brake disc worn/pitted

Pass 27 Nov 2010 52,635 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 48,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 44,506 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 44,506 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)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,178 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 37,178 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 32,295 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,801 miles

all tyres on 3mm

offside front door mirror casing damaged

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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AG52 WFU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AG52 WFU, 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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AG52 WFU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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