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AD53 CXW

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,205 mi
Last recorded53,205 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 CXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 53,205 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 52,216 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 50,923 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 49,612 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 47,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 46,705 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 45,577 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 44,162 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 42,006 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 40,197 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 38,032 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,148 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 33,608 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 33,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 31,542 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 29,955 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 26,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2008 22,966 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 19,213 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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AD53 CXW is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 92,898 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 AD53 CXW, 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 22 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 AD53 CXW?

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What year was AD53 CXW registered?

AD53 CXW is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is AD53 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 CXW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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