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BG53 KDX

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,196 mi
Last recorded96,196 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 96,196 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2019 96,195 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 91,926 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 91,926 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 86,122 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 86,122 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 80,151 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 74,353 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2014 68,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 68,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 60,292 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 60,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,020 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,226 miles

FRONT DISCS PITTING STARTED INSIDES

REARN/PLATE LETTERS FADIND SLIGHTLY

Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,058 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 4 Feb 2009 33,203 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,859 miles

footbrake ravel long

Pass 3 Jan 2007 19,329 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 KDX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KDX, 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 BG53 KDX registered?

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

Is BG53 KDX safe to buy?

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