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AJ53 BXL

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,547 mi
Last recorded154,547 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 154,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil seepage around AC pipe

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer sleeve deteriorated & falling apart

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 154,469 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No clear beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil seepage around AC pipe

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer sleeve deteriorated & falling apart

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 142,521 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 136,292 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 132,534 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 132,534 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 124,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 114,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 109,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 103,633 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 98,879 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 98,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 94,162 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 88,011 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 83,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 75,696 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 64,628 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 57,774 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 44,559 miles

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

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 BXL is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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