MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside outer sill damaged not seriously weakened
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside outer sill damaged not seriously weakened
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear number plate water damage
spare tyre low to 1.6mm
rear number plate water damage
spare tyre low to 1.6mm
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear tyres perished/cracked
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear tyres perished/cracked
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front outer sill below 'B' post slightly damaged.
nearside front plastic inner wheel arch cover,slightly damaged.
rear registration plate starting to delaminate.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front outer sill below 'B' post slightly damaged.
nearside front plastic inner wheel arch cover,slightly damaged.
rear registration plate starting to delaminate.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged,not impairing the view to rear of vehicle.
rear number plate slightly deteriorated.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged,not impairing the view to rear of vehicle.
rear number plate slightly deteriorated.
see previous vt32
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
3k approx left on rear brake pads
5k approx left on front brake pads
chips in windscreen
damage to door mirror housings
dent offside front door
dents offside rear wing
front bumper damage
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DN53 YOD is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 DN53 YOD, 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.
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What year was DN53 YOD registered?
DN53 YOD is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 February 2004.
Is DN53 YOD safe to buy?
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