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AM52 GXK

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,144 mi
Last recorded74,144 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 GXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 74,144 miles

Anti-roll bar bushes worn

Wishbone bushes split and perished

Fail 24 Sep 2009 74,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Anti-roll bar bushes worn

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Rattle from engine area

Wishbone bushes split and perished

Pass 2 Oct 2008 55,429 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre unrepairable

Wipers noisey

Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 43,160 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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)

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

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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AM52 GXK is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AM52 GXK, 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 AM52 GXK registered?

AM52 GXK is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AM52 GXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 GXK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM52 GXK have outstanding finance?

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