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AD52 UVT

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,267 mi
Last recorded115,267 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 UVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2020 115,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing has been cut (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 109,618 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroding to master cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroding to rear calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 109,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroding to master cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroding to rear calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres wearing on inner edge.

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Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 106,333 miles

cracking in o/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Jan 2018 106,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

cracking in o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2017 102,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

cracking in n/s/r tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2017 102,956 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

cracking in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2016 99,707 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 99,707 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 26 Jan 2015 95,782 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 26 Jan 2015 95,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2013 85,530 miles

exhaust front flexable joint deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2013 85,530 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust front flexable joint deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2012 80,900 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 74,200 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 62,340 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 48,849 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,500 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,362 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 34,198 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,037 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 UVT is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UVT, 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 UVT registered?

AD52 UVT is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 February 2003.

Is AD52 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 UVT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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