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YE52 VBU

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,375 mi
Last recorded123,375 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 VBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 123,375 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 117,376 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small bulge in offside front tyre.

Pass 27 Oct 2021 116,486 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on dashboard

small bulge in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2021 116,486 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on dashboard

engine management light on dashboard

small bulge in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,767 miles

Brake Pad Warning Lamp Illuminated

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 112,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake Pad Warning Lamp Illuminated

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 104,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 98,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 98,082 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2016 91,758 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 91,758 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint blowing (7.1.2)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around weld on cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 82,210 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 74,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Dec 2013 68,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on dash

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 3 Jan 2013 61,665 miles

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,845 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,938 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,488 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 44,253 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 40,850 miles

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

slight cracks on both rear tyres

Pass 15 Dec 2006 34,839 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 26,017 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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YE52 VBU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YE52 VBU, 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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YE52 VBU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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