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YE53 JGX

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,432 mi
Last recorded100,432 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 JGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 100,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 100,432 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 89,398 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 89,398 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 88,515 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 87,567 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 86,539 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 84,502 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 81,863 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 81,791 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns+os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,167 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 77,167 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 72,872 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2014 68,053 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 67,983 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,988 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 57,341 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 51,596 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,137 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,456 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 3 Nov 2008 38,456 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 6 Nov 2007 30,871 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,871 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,632 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 23,632 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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YE53 JGX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YE53 JGX, 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 YE53 JGX registered?

YE53 JGX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is YE53 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 JGX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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