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YE53 PGY

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

195,845 mi
Last recorded195,845 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 PGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 195,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 172,295 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 148,954 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 133,410 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 129,215 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 126,232 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 123,536 miles

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

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

o/s/r spring corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2012 109,230 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 109,230 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f headlamp beam image poor

Pass 12 Sep 2011 107,413 miles

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 107,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 106,200 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 104,763 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 103,370 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 88,861 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 65,412 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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YE53 PGY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PGY, 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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YE53 PGY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 October 2003.

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