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AJ03 KXN

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,150 mi
Last recorded119,150 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 KXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 119,150 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective slight movement (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake hose ferules slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 119,150 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective slight movement (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low only just meeting requirements advise replacement (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake hose ferules slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 113,068 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,280 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perished (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses discoloured (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 107,280 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perished (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses discoloured (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 102,122 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 102,122 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 98,888 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Slight brake disc distorsion on front

n/s and o/s front wheele arch liners damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2014 98,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Slight brake disc distorsion on front

n/s and o/s front wheele arch liners damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2012 90,550 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 82,773 miles

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

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

steering rack worn

Pass 7 May 2010 76,977 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 14 May 2009 68,110 miles

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

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

offside steering rack end worn

Fail 13 May 2009 68,101 miles

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

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

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

offside steering rack end worn

Pass 8 May 2008 58,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2008 58,437 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2007 49,837 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 44,244 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 KXN is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KXN, 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 KXN registered?

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

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