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AD52 UBU

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,130 mi
Last recorded128,130 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 128,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 118,375 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 108,953 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 100,120 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 92,981 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 92,981 miles

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both front sidelight bulbs replaced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 86,164 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 80,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf, osf, nsr, osr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 77,744 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 77,744 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 74,293 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 74,291 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 71,186 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 71,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,053 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 68,960 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 65,975 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 65,975 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,398 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2012 64,398 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,660 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 59,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 59,593 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jan 2009 56,880 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2008 54,566 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 54,566 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 49,989 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,989 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 39,043 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 UBU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 UBU, 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 UBU registered?

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

Is AD52 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 UBU shows 30 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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