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BL52 RHA

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,765 mi
Last recorded205,765 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 RHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 205,765 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 205,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 203,057 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 203,057 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s steering arm slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2014 196,159 miles

rear box outer skin split

Fail 15 Apr 2014 196,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear box outer skin split

Pass 20 Apr 2013 185,175 miles

Corrosion on rear discs

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 176,581 miles

Centre exhaust bracket is broken

Coolant slightly low

Front and rear brake discs and pads are heavily worn

Headlights are slightly cloudy- patterns are slightly blurry

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 158,169 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 158,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 134,708 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 114,451 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 114,451 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 83,393 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 72,394 miles

boyh front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake pedal travel

nearside rear brake pads low

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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BL52 RHA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL52 RHA, 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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BL52 RHA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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