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BK53 ZPL

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,698 mi
Last recorded175,698 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 ZPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 175,698 miles

Nearside Front wing slightly crouded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 162,612 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 162,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 159,770 miles

Nearside Front wheel odd

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 159,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect faded (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel odd

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 156,468 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 156,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 152,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 144,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2013 140,144 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 140,140 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 131,706 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 122,930 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 114,840 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 107,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 100,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet catch is broken but still can be opened

vin number plate is damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2008 100,349 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet catch is broken but still can be opened

vin number plate is damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2006 97,231 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 97,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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 ZPL is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZPL, 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 ZPL registered?

BK53 ZPL is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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