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PK53 VXO

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,595 mi
Last recorded118,595 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 VXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2015 118,595 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2014 115,107 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2014 115,107 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2013 110,505 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 105,898 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 101,602 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 101,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 97,937 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 97,897 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 92,529 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 86,818 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 79,550 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 79,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play at nearside front steering arm

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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PK53 VXO is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PK53 VXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK53 VXO registered?

PK53 VXO is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is PK53 VXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK53 VXO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PK53 VXO have outstanding finance?

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