MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
front brake discs corroded on inside edge
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s mirror delaminating
o/s mirror delaminating
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear brakes binding slightly
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO52 UEC is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 AO52 UEC, 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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What year was AO52 UEC registered?
AO52 UEC is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 January 2003.
Is AO52 UEC safe to buy?
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