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AJ03 KGU

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,199 mi
Last recorded137,199 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 137,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

car a bit low

Fail 16 Aug 2019 137,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

car a bit low

Pass 21 Jul 2018 124,006 miles

Nearside Front cv boot deteriorated

Offside Front mirror casing damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system deteriorated had several repairs

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2017 111,121 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 97,516 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 97,516 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,172 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,686 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 80,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 72,363 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,652 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,111 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,978 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,009 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 48,009 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 43,661 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 36,670 miles

both rear tyres cuts in tread pattern

rear number plate fading

Pass 18 May 2006 29,115 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 KGU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KGU, 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 KGU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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