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AP53 GZM

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,375 mi
Last recorded101,375 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 GZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 101,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 101,278 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 95,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 90,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Screw going through tyre

Fail 10 May 2018 90,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Screw going through tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,811 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 24 Mar 2017 83,811 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Mar 2016 75,059 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 29 Mar 2016 75,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 67,084 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 56,628 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Slight play in front top mounts

Small chips in windscreen

Wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 8 Apr 2013 49,331 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,424 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate faded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 39,460 miles

both front wishbone bushes slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

Fail 23 Nov 2009 35,343 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 35,343 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 31,526 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm on outside edges

Pass 5 Dec 2007 26,363 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 20,313 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 15 Dec 2006 20,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Offside Front 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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AP53 GZM is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP53 GZM, 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 AP53 GZM registered?

AP53 GZM is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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