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AD52 TXU

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,216 mi
Last recorded118,216 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 TXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 118,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 118,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 101,771 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 88,127 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 74,445 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 67,588 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 67,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front shock absorbers damp

o/s/f lower wishbone bush started to pull out

Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 45,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 TXU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TXU, 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 TXU?

You can check the full history of AD52 TXU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD52 TXU registered?

AD52 TXU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is AD52 TXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 TXU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD52 TXU have outstanding finance?

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