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BG53 CHO

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,136 mi
Last recorded133,136 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 CHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 133,136 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 126,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 126,610 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 123,592 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 112,605 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 105,355 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 100,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 95,840 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,995 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 86,044 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 80,947 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 69,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,442 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 56,916 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,133 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,374 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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BG53 CHO is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG53 CHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 CHO registered?

BG53 CHO is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BG53 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 CHO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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