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AJ03 GOK

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,229 mi
Last recorded90,229 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 GOK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 90,229 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 84,157 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 80,389 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 80,116 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 79,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 77,091 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 77,091 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 74,304 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,805 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,541 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 70,541 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,972 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,048 miles

All tyres beginning to split.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,813 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 52,110 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 47,867 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,724 miles

N/S/F tyre perished

O/S/F tyre perished

Spare wheel tyre preesure low

Front discs pitted

Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,680 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,640 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,450 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,350 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 31,101 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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AJ03 GOK is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AJ03 GOK, 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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AJ03 GOK is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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