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AK53 VTG

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,238 mi
Last recorded151,238 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2015 151,238 miles

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

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

headlamp image slightly poor

Pass 22 Jul 2015 151,238 miles

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

headlamp image slightly poor

Pass 30 Jul 2014 140,908 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 140,908 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 124,461 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer deterioating

Fail 5 Sep 2013 124,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear silencer deterioating

Pass 7 Sep 2012 105,791 miles

rear brake pads getting down

stone chip in o/s front screen o/k at test

Pass 24 Aug 2011 90,339 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 77,977 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 66,320 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,921 miles

Front brake pads - wear.

N/s rear tyre - deteriating.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/s rear tyre - uneven wear.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 39,163 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,748 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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AK53 VTG is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK53 VTG, 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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AK53 VTG is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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