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BD53 TGX

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,124 mi
Last recorded102,124 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 TGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 102,124 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 98,632 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 96,167 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component both sides (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 96,157 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split multiple splits (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component both sides (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 91,369 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 91,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 80,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 80,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 72,153 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 72,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

non standard suspension

Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,918 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 45,422 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 45,362 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 39,461 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 33,309 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 26,180 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 21,901 miles

O/S/F and rear tyres worn to 3mm

N/S/F and rear tyres worn to 2mm

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 TGX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TGX, 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 TGX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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