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YE53 VGU

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,268 mi
Last recorded136,268 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 VGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 136,268 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front outer wings corroded

exhaust clamp broken (front pipe to center)

Fail 25 Oct 2019 136,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front outer wings corroded

exhaust clamp broken (front pipe to center)

Pass 2 Nov 2018 132,255 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 114,769 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front and rear side lights dimmer than normal

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pipes corroding

drivers door does not open normally

Fail 14 Nov 2017 114,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake discs corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front and rear side lights dimmer than normal

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pipes corroding

drivers door does not open normally

Pass 28 Nov 2016 99,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust in poor condition (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front door does not open normally

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum pass 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2015 85,464 miles

brake pipes rusting

headlamp lens o/s and n/s misty

Fail 23 Nov 2015 85,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pipes rusting

front o/s slight brake bind

headlamp lens o/s and n/s misty

Pass 28 Nov 2014 78,987 miles

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

corroded hole in the exhaust

Pass 12 Nov 2013 71,366 miles

Exhaust corroded and blowing and the rear silencer outer skin is split and corroded

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 71,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust corroded and blowing and the rear silencer outer skin is split and corroded

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

Reverse lights not working

slight brake bind on the rear o/s, noted when jacked up and rotated by hand

Pass 6 Dec 2012 67,114 miles

ESP light on

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

small corroded hole in the exhaust

Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,747 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 58,559 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,773 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 53,773 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre exhaust mounting broken, but does still support as it's fitted underneath the pipe

Pass 20 Nov 2008 46,414 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 46,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2007 39,707 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 39,707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,491 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 VGU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VGU, 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 VGU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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