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BD53 EHH

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,775 mi
Last recorded101,775 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 EHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 101,775 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 101,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 101,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,156 miles

Center exhaust bracket worn

Engine light on

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside rear wheel binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 95,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Center exhaust bracket worn

Engine light on

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

Offside rear wheel binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2017 90,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 89,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 89,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked on the edges

Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,327 miles

center exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported

engine warning light on

Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,983 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Apr 2014 71,932 miles

(both) front tyres slightly cracking /3mm tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Apr 2014 71,932 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

(both) front tyres slightly cracking /3mm tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Apr 2013 67,149 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 67,149 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 57,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2010 51,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2009 43,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 37,377 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,794 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 EHH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD53 EHH, 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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BD53 EHH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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