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BK53 TVZ

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,603 mi
Last recorded154,603 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 TVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 154,603 miles

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 ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 154,600 miles

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 ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 143,286 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 136,023 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 135,883 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 127,757 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 127,699 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 118,377 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 118,371 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 109,327 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)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 175,927 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 100,137 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 91,865 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 91,865 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,207 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,268 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 59,268 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 54,364 miles

advise:nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

advise:rear brake discs look worn and corroded

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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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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What year was BK53 TVZ registered?

BK53 TVZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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