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AD52 RZE

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,170 mi
Last recorded226,170 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 226,170 miles

Corrosion on exhaust rear section

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexis/metal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise off side mirror class

Pass 27 Jul 2017 215,815 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded .. front to rear...at rear flexis joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexis/metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded .. front to rear .. at rear flexis joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise rear exhaust silencer

Fail 26 Jul 2017 215,806 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexis/metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded .. front to rear...at rear flexis joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexis/metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded .. front to rear .. at rear flexis joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise rear exhaust silencer

Pass 5 Aug 2016 204,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 191,235 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 191,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 178,156 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 164,930 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 150,039 miles

cant open boot

Fail 27 Jul 2012 150,039 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

cant open boot

Pass 29 Jul 2011 133,916 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket failed

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 133,916 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Centre exhaust mounting bracket failed

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 120,067 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 120,067 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 100,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 100,354 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 81,528 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 81,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 62,377 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 41,214 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 33,387 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 RZE is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD52 RZE, 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 RZE registered?

AD52 RZE is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is AD52 RZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 RZE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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