MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wing slightly crouded
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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)
Nearside Front wheel odd
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
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 ()
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)
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)
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BK53 ZPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BK53 ZPL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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