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AJ53 AEU

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,729 mi
Last recorded76,729 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 AEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 76,729 miles

Engine management and EPC lamps on

Rear brake pads low

Fail 28 Oct 2015 76,729 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Engine management and EPC lamps on

Rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,068 miles

engine management lamp lit

Fail 22 Oct 2014 71,068 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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management lamp lit

Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r door & 1/4 panel damage

Fail 21 Oct 2013 64,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r door & 1/4 panel damage

Pass 26 Oct 2012 57,856 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 57,856 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 50,153 miles

ADVISED- n/s/r bodywork damage

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 50,153 miles

ADVISED- n/s/r bodywork damage

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,628 miles

ADVISED- N/S/R OUTER SILL & N/S/R 1/4 WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED

ADVISED- airbag light staying on

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 43,619 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

ADVISED- N/S/R OUTER SILL & N/S/R 1/4 WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED

ADVISED- airbag light staying on

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 37,469 miles

ADVISED- air bag light staying on

ADVISED- child seat fitted @ N/S/R

Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,469 miles

ADVISED- air bag light staying on

ADVISED- child seat fitted @ N/S/R

Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 33,414 miles

airbag light on

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,263 miles

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

airbag light on

wipers smearing

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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AJ53 AEU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AJ53 AEU, 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 AJ53 AEU registered?

AJ53 AEU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 December 2003.

Is AJ53 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 AEU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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