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AO53 LWR

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,327 mi
Last recorded117,327 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 117,327 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 113,849 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 113,830 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 108,466 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 104,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 101,099 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread area

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 101,099 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread area

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 96,937 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 96,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 89,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp glasses deteriorating

Fail 19 Sep 2018 89,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp glasses deteriorating

Pass 21 Sep 2017 83,630 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 83,630 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 76,705 miles

head lamp lenses slightly foggy

Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,415 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,342 miles

Both head pattons are poor

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,665 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,655 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 52,459 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 52,459 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,070 miles

Corrosion and pitting on front and rear brake discs

Front antiroll bar bushes slightly worn

Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,425 miles

Slight corrosion on edges of brake discs

Small chips in windscreen.

Small cuts in rear tyres, also n/s/r tyre slightly cracked/perished.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,629 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,550 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,353 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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AO53 LWR is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AO53 LWR, 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 AO53 LWR registered?

AO53 LWR is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AO53 LWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 LWR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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