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AJ03 KXW

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,635 mi
Last recorded125,635 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 125,635 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both wing corroded

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 125,635 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both wing corroded

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 119,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front offside/nearside (both) wing surface rust

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 21 Jun 2017 112,968 miles

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

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

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

engine under-tray fitted & component under-tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 25 Jun 2016 104,966 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 89,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 77,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,426 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 67,426 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 57,315 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 57,315 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 52,134 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,704 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 40,802 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 40,802 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,953 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,149 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 KXW 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 77.8%.

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 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 KXW, 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 KXW registered?

AJ03 KXW is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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