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AJ53 AXH

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,189 mi
Last recorded178,189 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 AXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 178,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 168,540 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2018 168,540 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 161,227 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses slightly detiorated

Pass 23 Jul 2015 154,851 miles

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses slightly detiorated

Fail 23 Jul 2015 154,851 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses slightly detiorated

Pass 31 Jan 2014 149,275 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2014 149,269 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2012 145,626 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 145,626 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 135,653 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 135,496 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 113,386 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 90,581 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 66,590 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 51,978 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 40,410 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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AJ53 AXH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AXH, 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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AJ53 AXH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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