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WR53 HNG

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,538 mi
Last recorded108,538 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 HNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 108,538 miles

Central Exhaust corroded outer skin deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and lower rear door (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Heatshield loose

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 107,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 100,903 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 100,897 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 93,158 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 93,158 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 87,746 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 87,746 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 82,389 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 73,770 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted throughout restricting the view of some components

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Damage to lower door and sill area

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 66,252 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,031 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 62,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 54,235 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 44,899 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 41,102 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn out on inner edge. [Dunlop SP Sport 2000E 205/55 X R16W]

Offside rear tyre tread worn down to 2mm on inner edge.[Dunlop SP Sport 2000E 205/55 X R16W]

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 37,060 miles

Boot lid stiff in operation.

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 26 Feb 2011 30,827 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 24,059 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn down to 3mm and worn out on inner edge. [Dunlop 205/55 X R16W]

Offside front tyre tread worn down to 3mm and worn out on inner edge. [Dunlop 205/55 X R16W]

Pass 26 Feb 2009 14,694 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 8,224 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 7,787 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 6,974 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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WR53 HNG is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WR53 HNG, 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 WR53 HNG registered?

WR53 HNG is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is WR53 HNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 HNG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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