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YE53 WHG

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,495 mi
Last recorded185,495 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 WHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 185,495 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 185,495 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 174,579 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 162,607 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 149,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front Tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2010 135,636 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 123,751 miles

Slght play in steering rack at offside

Fail 11 Dec 2009 123,751 miles

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

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

Slght play in steering rack at offside

Pass 11 Nov 2008 105,907 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 88,587 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 68,935 miles

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked but still visible

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 WHG is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WHG, 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 WHG registered?

YE53 WHG is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is YE53 WHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 WHG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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