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AJ53 BAV

2003 Volkswagen Bora S TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,625 mi
Last recorded124,625 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 BAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora S TDI
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 124,625 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 123,745 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 117,901 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 117,510 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 104,468 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 103,845 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 88,793 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,013 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 74,252 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora S TDI?

Based on 2,638 MOT tests across 947 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,507
Miles/Year
947
On UK Roads
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AJ53 BAV is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora S TDI in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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What year was AJ53 BAV registered?

AJ53 BAV is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora S TDI, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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The MOT history for AJ53 BAV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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