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AJ03 KXV

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,535 mi
Last recorded106,535 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 106,535 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 103,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 103,422 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 100,396 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 100,383 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 94,859 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 90,649 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2012 90,565 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 87,416 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 77,479 miles

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

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

both front strut top mounts feel rough and resulting in springs being noisy when steering

front brake discs appear to be extremely worn

Fail 28 Oct 2010 77,332 miles

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

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

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

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

both front Macpherson strut top bearings feel/sound worn and stiff

front brake discs appear to be extremely worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 68,522 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2008 57,358 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on outside shoulder

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,778 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 45,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2006 34,794 miles

N/s/f outer c.v boot starting to split

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 KXV 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 68.8%.

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

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