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AX03 GJE

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,451 mi
Last recorded165,451 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 GJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 165,451 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted to seat belt

engine coolant leak from gearbox end of engine

Fail 20 Sep 2016 165,451 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lenses corroded (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted to seat belt

engine coolant leak from gearbox end of engine

Pass 18 Sep 2015 155,101 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s outer (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 142,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 142,405 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 132,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Sep 2012 120,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 113,298 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 107,826 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 101,357 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear thin on inner edge.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 88,969 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 81,046 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 81,046 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 71,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

bumper insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2006 71,275 miles

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

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

bumper insecure

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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AX03 GJE is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AX03 GJE, 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 AX03 GJE registered?

AX03 GJE is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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