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AJ03 KXM

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,080 mi
Last recorded140,080 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 140,080 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 140,080 miles

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 136,655 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 136,654 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 132,340 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 132,340 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing jammed under seat (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 127,003 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 127,001 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 120,984 miles

off side front wheel arch under cover needs securing

Fail 21 Aug 2013 120,984 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

hand brake needs attention

off side front wheel arch under cover needs securing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 111,928 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Aug 2012 111,928 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2011 104,165 miles

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 98,070 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 75,291 miles

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

sharp mascot on bonnt

Fail 27 Mar 2009 75,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

sharp mascot on bonnt

Pass 24 Aug 2007 50,729 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 36,973 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 KXM 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 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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