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AD52 UMH

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

187,531 mi
Last recorded187,531 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 UMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 187,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 187,527 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 184,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 181,168 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 171,536 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 171,530 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 153,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 153,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 136,421 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 120,911 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 120,911 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner rack joint play

Pass 14 Jan 2015 116,011 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 112,112 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust mounting corroded off

Fail 13 Jan 2014 112,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

center exhaust mounting corroded off

Pass 7 Jan 2013 109,419 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s & o/s head light lens deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2012 105,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

n/s and o/s head light lens deteriorating

Fail 16 Jan 2012 105,882 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

n/s and o/s head light lens deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2011 102,106 miles

brake disks are rusty but will clean up with use

Pass 17 Feb 2010 102,089 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 102,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 89,846 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 89,846 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 76,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 62,892 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 45,955 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 UMH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UMH, 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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AD52 UMH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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