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AD52 PXF

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,096 mi
Last recorded120,096 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 PXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 120,096 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 113,298 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 107,018 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 98,714 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 15 Oct 2021 93,422 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 89,325 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 89,325 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 89,070 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 85,370 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 81,707 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,019 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 77,008 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,968 miles

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

front tyres getting low on tread and o/s wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2015 76,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front tyres getting low on tread and o/s wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,723 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded rear

Fail 23 Jul 2014 70,723 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded rear

Fail 22 Jul 2013 68,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear axle bush's have slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2013 68,299 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear axle bush's have slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,916 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,564 miles

age cracking in both rear tyres

front brake discs in very poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn low and uneven on inner tread(new tyre recommended)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,975 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,912 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 34,124 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 26,812 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 20,418 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 PXF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PXF, 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 AD52 PXF?

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What year was AD52 PXF registered?

AD52 PXF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is AD52 PXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 PXF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD52 PXF have outstanding finance?

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