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AO53 YHG

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,350 mi
Last recorded172,350 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 172,350 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres low (4.1.E.1)

rear box deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2018 172,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres low (4.1.E.1)

rear box deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2017 161,447 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 161,284 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 148,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Slight blind

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

under tray insure

Fail 8 Dec 2014 135,700 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

o/s/r wheel slightly tight in rotation

slight cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall

slight cuts in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 8 Dec 2014 135,700 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

o/s/r wheel slightly tight in rotation

slight cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall

slight cuts in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 6 Dec 2013 128,738 miles

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear exhaust in poor condition

wipers poor effort

Fail 5 Dec 2013 128,737 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside boot hinge broken

rear exhaust in poor condition

wipers poor effort

Pass 10 Dec 2012 117,936 miles

battery weak

front exhaust heavily corroded and slightly holed

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 109,353 miles

front brake pads getting low

front discs corroded

front exhaust has light blow

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads getting low

rear discs worn

rear exhaust corroded

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 8 Dec 2010 99,271 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 99,271 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 87,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 87,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 74,438 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 61,905 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 49,977 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 49,977 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AO53 YHG is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO53 YHG, 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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AO53 YHG is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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