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AD52 UBT

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,119 mi
Last recorded97,119 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 97,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2020 94,704 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated light misting greese (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 89,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 83,772 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 77,815 miles

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

exhaust front pipe flexy joint deteriorated

exhaust front pipe flexy joint deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2017 77,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

exhaust front pipe flexy joint deteriorated

exhaust front pipe flexy joint deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,831 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,058 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 72,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,988 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,304 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 54,139 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 54,139 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 48,762 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,639 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,138 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,084 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,856 miles

both front tyres have slight bulges

Fail 23 Jan 2008 29,856 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres have slight bulges

Pass 17 Jan 2007 26,557 miles

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

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

small cuts in n/s/f and o/s/r tyres sidewalls.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 22,030 miles

Nearside Front 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 UBT is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT registered?

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

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