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GL53AXF
2003 VOLKSWAGEN BORA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GL53AXF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BORA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 18 Sep 2019
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
19 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 182,273 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle has been lowered
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 182,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- vehicle has been lowered
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 164,103 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2018 20 Jun 202618 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 164,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 151,923 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust rear backbox outer skin corroded.
- Engine cover fitted obscuring certain viewing areas.
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake backplate corroded.
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
18 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 138,530 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2016 20 Jun 202626 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 129,693 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2015 20 Jun 202626 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 129,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
3 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,687 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2014 20 Jun 202629 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 102,701 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2013 20 Jun 202629 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 102,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,648 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2012 20 Jun 202625 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 88,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,978 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,069 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2010 20 Jun 202618 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,635 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 50,635 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
9 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,625 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,250 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2007 20 Jun 202624 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 35,250 MI
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GL53AXF was registered on 2003-10-29
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