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BL52 UJU

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,456 mi
Last recorded128,456 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 UJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 128,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 128,456 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour LENSE BROKE SHOWING WHITE LIGHT (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 114,932 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 107,011 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 103,257 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 98,596 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 98,570 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 91,857 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise offside wiper condition

Pass 31 Jan 2012 84,931 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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 30 Jan 2012 84,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake discs corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,747 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,248 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 53,427 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 35,290 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,926 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 17,599 miles

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 UJU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UJU, 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 UJU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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