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WR53 CVN

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,330 mi
Last recorded158,330 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 CVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 158,330 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 158,328 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2014 148,628 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 140,100 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 133,020 miles

has front end damage

Fail 22 May 2012 132,825 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

has front end damage

Pass 26 May 2011 123,712 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 112,959 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 112,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 94,138 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 94,138 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

boot stiff to open

rear number plate fadeing

uneven wear on rear brake pads

Pass 30 Nov 2007 91,796 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 74,828 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 74,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WR53 CVN is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WR53 CVN, 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

How do I check the history of WR53 CVN?

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What year was WR53 CVN registered?

WR53 CVN is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is WR53 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 CVN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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