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AJ53 BBF

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,178 mi
Last recorded95,178 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 BBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 95,178 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f inner wing cover insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2012 95,178 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f inner wing cover insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2011 81,951 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 68,743 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,242 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 43,229 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 35,086 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 BBF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ53 BBF, 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 BBF registered?

AJ53 BBF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is AJ53 BBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 BBF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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