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AD52 KHE

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

211,700 mi
Last recorded211,700 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 KHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 211,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 204,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 199,396 miles

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 189,457 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 181,640 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2017 177,564 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust back box start deteriorated & corroded

Pass 7 May 2016 171,014 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY PITTED & CORRODED

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 161,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BOTH SIDES SILLS DAMAGED

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

REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY PITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 151,172 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 143,016 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 143,016 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 118,079 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 100,944 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 87,725 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 76,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise minor cracks in fanbelt

advise nearside rear arch damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2008 63,247 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 63,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 51,498 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 51,498 miles

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

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

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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AD52 KHE is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AD52 KHE, 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 AD52 KHE registered?

AD52 KHE is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is AD52 KHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 KHE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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