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AJ03 XSV

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,222 mi
Last recorded170,222 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 170,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 165,724 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 164,808 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 162,088 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 156,622 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 148,863 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 21 Jul 2010 148,863 miles

o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 27 May 2009 140,946 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 140,946 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 133,551 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 11,952 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 95,512 miles

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

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 XSV is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ03 XSV registered?

AJ03 XSV is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is AJ03 XSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 XSV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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