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AJ03 KXL

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,586 mi
Last recorded169,586 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 169,586 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 141,347 miles
Pass 29 May 2018
Fail 14 May 2018 131,886 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 96,818 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 90,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in the tread of the N/S/R tyre

Pass 9 May 2013 85,924 miles

Oil leaks (slight)

Both rear tyres worn a little low

Offside front lower sill edge damaged

Pass 17 May 2012 79,901 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 79,901 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,077 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 74,067 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,126 miles

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

REAR DISCS CORRODED

Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,178 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,980 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 39,534 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 30,284 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 KXL is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AJ03 KXL, 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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What year was AJ03 KXL registered?

AJ03 KXL is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is AJ03 KXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 KXL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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