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BG53 OGD

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

186,358 mi
Last recorded186,358 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2023 186,358 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 182,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 177,047 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 177,047 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 172,954 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 167,538 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 167,484 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 154,819 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 154,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 140,097 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 134,982 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

lower suspension bush's and ball joint covers deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2016 134,982 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

lower suspension bush's and ball joint covers deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2015 126,927 miles

slight rear brake application uneven

Pass 5 Aug 2014 120,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 120,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 113,687 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front & o/s/r tyres have low tread

Pass 25 Jul 2012 106,772 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 100,140 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 92,681 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 85,467 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 85,467 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 77,107 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 67,474 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 54,703 miles

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

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 OGD is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OGD, 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 OGD registered?

BG53 OGD is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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