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YE53 KXP

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,508 mi
Last recorded168,508 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 KXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 168,508 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 160,728 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear alongside fuel tank both pipes on route to rear flexy hoses slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 160,588 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside and offside rear on route from flexy hose to brake calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear alongside fuel tank both pipes on route to rear flexy hoses slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 151,798 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 143,198 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2014 134,123 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 134,112 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 125,831 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated slightly.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 117,255 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inside face.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 109,078 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 100,356 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 91,040 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 79,779 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2007 67,570 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 63,353 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KXP is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KXP, 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 KXP registered?

YE53 KXP is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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