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BG53 KJZ

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,656 mi
Last recorded107,656 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 107,656 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken system sill adequately

Pass 17 Oct 2018 103,684 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, at upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 103,684 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, at upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 96,437 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 92,292 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Small chips in windscreen. Boot switch temperamental. Under-trays fitted.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,786 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,550 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 67,549 miles

Nearside 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,674 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2012 58,536 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 55,523 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 45,904 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 38,855 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,234 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,844 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 KJZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KJZ, 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 KJZ registered?

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

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