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AJ53 BXK

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

199,731 mi
Last recorded199,731 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 199,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 199,712 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 190,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 190,483 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 181,671 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 171,066 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front sill corroded at front

Fail 13 Apr 2016 171,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front sill corroded at front

Pass 9 Apr 2015 163,115 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 163,097 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 151,499 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Mar 2013 138,986 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 123,853 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 107,101 miles

nearside mirror broken

Fail 18 Mar 2011 107,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 94,733 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 77,292 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 59,745 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 42,600 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 BXK is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BXK, 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 BXK is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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