MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
rear barke pads low,play in steering rack
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
rear barke pads low,play in steering rack
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
nSR Wheel Bearing has slight noise when spin up, but not rough
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
nSR Wheel Bearing has slight noise when spin up, but not rough
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
engine management light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
nearside front brake disc corroded and worn
offside front brake disc corroded and worn
offside rear coil spring assister fitted to rear coil spring is not located correctly.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG53 OGC is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 OGC, 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 OGC registered?
BG53 OGC is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 October 2003.
Is BG53 OGC safe to buy?
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