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AJ53 VSY

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,450 mi
Last recorded191,450 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2020 191,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front outer sill corroded (not prescribed area)

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 179,806 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 179,806 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 167,926 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 157,600 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 148,261 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 137,380 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 137,380 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 126,227 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 126,227 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 112,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,674 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 77,571 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 63,267 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 54,100 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 44,953 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 44,947 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,466 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 VSY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 VSY, 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 VSY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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