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AX52 KWP

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,129 mi
Last recorded137,129 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 KWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 137,129 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 137,122 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 135,772 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 127,175 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 126,885 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 113,196 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 95,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 95,577 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 82,781 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres low

Pass 28 Jun 2010 74,729 miles

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

front and rear discs pitted

nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 28 Jan 2009 65,268 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 65,268 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 44,266 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 35,300 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 28,311 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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AX52 KWP is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX52 KWP, 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 AX52 KWP registered?

AX52 KWP is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is AX52 KWP safe to buy?

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