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WP52 LUD

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,564 mi
Last recorded151,564 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 LUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 151,564 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 146,493 miles

bothside front head lamp lens tarnished.

bothside front lower arm rear bush cracking and play.should replace.

bothside rear trailing arm bush small amount .

engine cut out- need diagnostic. malfunction light on.

offside rear tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 135,841 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 119,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 119,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 110,167 miles

engine management light on

Fail 30 Jun 2010 110,167 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jul 2009 92,094 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2008 78,374 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 65,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 65,749 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 51,455 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 51,433 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 48,920 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 48,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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WP52 LUD is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WP52 LUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP52 LUD registered?

WP52 LUD is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is WP52 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP52 LUD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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