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AJ53 DMO

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,370 mi
Last recorded185,370 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 DMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 185,370 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 183,573 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 183,573 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 176,503 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 172,445 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 172,445 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 169,712 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 169,712 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 158,652 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 158,652 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 152,251 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 143,137 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 143,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 134,443 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 134,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 127,785 miles

Exhaust center box heat shield insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear brakes sticking

Pass 2 Dec 2013 115,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Dec 2013 115,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Dec 2012 100,594 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 100,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2011 87,576 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 76,749 miles

Exhaust downpipe bracket broken on one side

Fail 1 Dec 2010 76,728 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Exhaust downpipe bracket broken on one side

Pass 2 Dec 2009 67,408 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 54,911 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,918 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 35,386 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 DMO is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DMO, 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 DMO is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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