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AD52 PWJ

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,714 mi
Last recorded149,714 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 PWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 149,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front sills have slight corrosion on lips

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2019 141,817 miles

Both sill lips have general age related corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 139,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 132,833 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 121,346 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 114,057 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

drive belt cracket

Fail 18 Nov 2015 114,057 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drive belt cracket

Pass 30 Jan 2015 108,745 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 101,268 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 96,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 88,566 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2010 79,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2009 69,083 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 64,802 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2008 53,666 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 53,666 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 42,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 32,661 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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AD52 PWJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PWJ, 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 PWJ registered?

AD52 PWJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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