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YE53 KXH

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,064 mi
Last recorded156,064 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 KXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 156,064 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 152,121 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

engine management light is illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 21 Nov 2016 148,176 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

engine management light is illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 21 Nov 2016 148,176 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

engine management light is illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 12 Nov 2015 143,451 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 135,072 miles

Offside Front Suspension 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 125,506 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 125,506 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 116,314 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 105,292 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2010 96,370 miles

o/s door mirror slightly cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2009 91,284 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 91,284 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 86,263 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 86,263 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 79,779 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 72,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

disc's have slight lips on them

oil level was low by 1.2 litres have topped up

radiator cooling fan fault this in turn effects air con fuse blown suspect fans? †

rear number plate discoloured

undertray sound absorbancy panel damage

various damage to plastics underside

wheel arch moulding o/s/front damage †

wipers smear screen slightly

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 KXH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YE53 KXH, 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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What year was YE53 KXH registered?

YE53 KXH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YE53 KXH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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