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BJ52 CAX

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,794 mi
Last recorded205,794 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 CAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 205,794 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

ubcc

Fail 9 May 2017 205,739 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 188,076 miles

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

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

front pads low

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 167,476 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 162,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre rear seatbelt missing at time of test

exhaust temporary repair

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 24 Mar 2014 162,548 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)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre rear seatbelt missing at time of test

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Mar 2013 158,420 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 153,558 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 153,462 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 148,581 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 141,912 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Fail 16 Mar 2010 141,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

esp warning light inoperative

Pass 13 Jan 2009 124,493 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 124,440 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 110,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

numberplates

Pass 28 Dec 2006 104,446 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 98,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 98,003 miles

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

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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BJ52 CAX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 BJ52 CAX, 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 BJ52 CAX registered?

BJ52 CAX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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