MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from the n\s\r flexi to the caliper (OE part) (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from the o\s\r flexi to the caliper (OE part) (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from the front to the n\s\r flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from the front to the o\s\r flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from the n\s\r flexi to the caliper (OE part) (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from the o\s\r flexi to the caliper (OE part) (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Front coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to centre rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to centre rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under trays
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front door windows -dark tint
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front door windows -dark tint
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front door windows excessivley tinted
n/s/r tyre side walls perished
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front door windows excessivley tinted
n/s/r tyre side walls perished
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
advise:nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
advise:rear brake discs look worn and corroded
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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BK53 TVZ 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 61.1%.
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 BK53 TVZ, 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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BK53 TVZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 October 2003.
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