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BD53 EEZ

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,382 mi
Last recorded165,382 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 EEZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 165,382 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 162,290 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 162,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 159,046 miles

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

near sid rear tyre worn slightly lumpy

Pass 5 Jul 2011 144,126 miles

Front discs corroding & pitted

Front number plate deteriating

N/S/ headlight dull

N/S/R tyre tread lifting

O/S/R tyre tread badly lifting & starting to split

Pass 28 Jun 2010 128,215 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 128,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 108,111 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 86,539 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 86,359 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 68,900 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 50,090 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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BD53 EEZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD53 EEZ, 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 BD53 EEZ registered?

BD53 EEZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is BD53 EEZ safe to buy?

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