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AJ03 KGG

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

169,328 mi
Last recorded169,328 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 KGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 169,328 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 165,774 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 160,785 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 157,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 155,622 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 146,849 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 146,849 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 136,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 136,417 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 126,123 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 126,085 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 117,685 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 108,455 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 100,180 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 90,703 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 82,133 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,133 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 75,368 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 68,056 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2009 59,415 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 50,724 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 41,266 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,544 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 KGG is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KGG, 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 KGG is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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