MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine management light on.
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine management light on.
Nearside front suspension arm (rear) bush showing signs of deterioration
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust mounting broken but still suports exhaust
managemant light on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad warning light on
Engine Management light on
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r tyre wearing on edge
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ53 BZE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2004 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 92,898 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 BZE, 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 22 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 BZE registered?
AJ53 BZE is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 January 2004.
Is AJ53 BZE safe to buy?
The MOT history for AJ53 BZE shows 18 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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