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AJ03 OJB

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,649 mi
Last recorded127,649 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 OJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 127,649 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 113,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 113,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 99,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre tread slightly lifted

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

Offside front tyre has a slight buldge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 99,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre tread slightly lifted

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

Offside front tyre has a slight buldge

Fail 13 Jul 2015 88,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2015 88,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2014 78,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake disc wearing thin and corroded inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2014 78,945 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake disc wearing thin and corroded inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2013 69,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,310 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 57,585 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,787 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 47,747 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 47,747 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,999 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,781 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 29,833 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 OJB is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OJB, 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 OJB is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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