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AJ03 KSZ

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,448 mi
Last recorded97,448 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 KSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2019 97,448 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2016 93,035 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

eml on

Pass 30 Aug 2014 90,333 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 82,104 miles

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

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)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2011 71,332 miles

n/s front brake disc inner face ridged

Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,055 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,379 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,062 miles

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

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 2008 44,587 miles

front brake discs slighty worn

nearside rear tyre on legal limit advice replacement

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,123 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 May 2006 29,965 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 KSZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 KSZ, 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 KSZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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