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BG53 CNE

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,556 mi
Last recorded153,556 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 CNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 153,556 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 153,556 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 145,808 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 145,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 134,020 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 134,020 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 121,838 miles

ns door mirror glass cracked

nsf tyre low on edges

slight damage to osf flexi due to incorrect fitment

Fail 23 Jul 2014 121,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ns door mirror glass cracked

nsf tyre low on edges

slight damage to osf flexi due to incorrect fitment

Pass 24 Jun 2013 111,511 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 111,511 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 29 May 2012 102,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2012 102,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2011 91,218 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,918 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,104 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 61,918 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 57,801 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 52,447 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 CNE is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BG53 CNE, 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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BG53 CNE is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is BG53 CNE safe to buy?

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