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AK53 ZDR

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,596 mi
Last recorded145,596 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ZDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2014 145,596 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 145,596 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 129,453 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 129,453 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 113,921 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 113,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 105,287 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 105,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 94,675 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 84,528 miles

Engine managemnet light indicates a fault

Pass 18 Oct 2008 69,445 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 57,352 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 57,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

drivers door bottom hinge loose

front undertray broken and loose

Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,356 miles

exhaust centre mount broken but system supported at time of test

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 ZDR is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AK53 ZDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 ZDR registered?

AK53 ZDR is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is AK53 ZDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 ZDR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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