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WR52 UFW

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,637 mi
Last recorded137,637 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 UFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 137,637 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe very slight leak of exhaust gases

Offside Front wiper blade starting to deteriate

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 122,194 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 122,193 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 104,820 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 91,156 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 91,156 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,389 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 74,081 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,443 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 72,150 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 71,015 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 69,295 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 69,295 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 64,494 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 64,492 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 58,058 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2007 58,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 51,449 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery light on

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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WR52 UFW is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WR52 UFW, 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 WR52 UFW registered?

WR52 UFW is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is WR52 UFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR52 UFW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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