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AJ03 OJZ

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

170,992 mi
Last recorded170,992 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 170,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 170,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 165,530 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 160,614 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 155,668 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 146,529 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 135,805 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 135,805 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 123,372 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 123,371 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 111,200 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 106,057 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear subframe bushes perished

Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 93,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 84,027 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 75,852 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 75,852 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 63,544 miles

both side rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 5 May 2011 63,544 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both side rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,251 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,924 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

wipers not 100% efficient

Fail 31 Mar 2009 51,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

wipers not 100% efficient

Pass 7 Apr 2008 45,002 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,321 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 OJZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OJZ, 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 OJZ registered?

AJ03 OJZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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