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AO53 LWZ

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,740 mi
Last recorded93,740 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 93,740 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 93,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 89,767 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NSF steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded NSR Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OSF steering ball joint dust cover deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 88,708 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 88,114 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 88,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 87,242 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,346 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 85,388 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 84,373 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 84,373 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 88,311 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 88,311 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 82,148 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 80,674 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 79,176 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 79,176 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,423 miles

all four tyres have cracks in the tread area but not showing contruction

Fail 22 Feb 2012 75,376 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,376 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,994 miles

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 65,299 miles

advise passenger mirror broken.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 61,106 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 56,267 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 49,338 miles

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

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 LWZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 LWZ, 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 LWZ registered?

AO53 LWZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is AO53 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 LWZ 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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