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AJ03 KXR

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,201 mi
Last recorded122,201 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 122,201 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 122,191 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 116,047 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 116,047 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 107,010 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 98,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,280 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 91,280 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 82,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,064 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 74,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 73,691 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 73,691 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 66,680 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 60,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2008 48,812 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, not allowing for full inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 10 May 2007 43,251 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2006 38,575 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 38,537 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KXR is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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