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BJ53 UOO

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,867 mi
Last recorded123,867 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 123,867 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 123,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 112,397 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable sticking slightly & outer casing deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2015 112,376 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable sticking slightly & outer casing deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2014 90,096 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,249 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 82,247 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 76,035 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 69,764 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 61,118 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,236 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,830 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,389 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 17,678 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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BJ53 UOO is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BJ53 UOO, 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 BJ53 UOO registered?

BJ53 UOO is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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