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YF52 ZXA

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,080 mi
Last recorded156,080 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 ZXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 156,080 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 140,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Boot Lid Wont open

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 140,452 miles

Boot Lid Wont open

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 130,874 miles

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

offside rear brake b inding slightly.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 130,874 miles

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

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

offside rear brake b inding slightly.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 119,235 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 119,235 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 110,110 miles

Exhaust knocking on body.

Knocking from o/s/f suspension.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 101,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 5 Jan 2011 101,675 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 21 Dec 2009 86,242 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 67,177 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,362 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,342 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,932 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 42,352 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 42,352 miles

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

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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YF52 ZXA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YF52 ZXA, 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 YF52 ZXA registered?

YF52 ZXA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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The MOT history for YF52 ZXA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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