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YF53 AXM

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

175,989 mi
Last recorded175,989 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 AXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 175,989 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear both sides ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

hand brake efficiency only just met

Pass 26 Aug 2021 171,434 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 171,366 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 159,169 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

underside shields fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2020 159,168 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

underside shields fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2019 147,729 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 147,729 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 135,809 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Fail 3 Mar 2018 135,807 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 132,032 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 130,553 miles

surface corrosion of front subframe

Pass 24 Jan 2015 128,202 miles

surface corrosion of rear beam axle

Pass 6 Feb 2014 126,943 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 122,994 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust box slighty corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2012 118,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust slighty corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 117,317 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 114,914 miles

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

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

hevy exhaust corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2010 114,914 miles

hevy exhaust corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2008 100,603 miles

STRONG ADVICE= both front tyres unevenly worn low on edges

STRONG ADVICE= nsr brake binding

baby seat fitted in rear/nsf side light dim/exhaust deteriorating

Fail 26 Nov 2008 100,603 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STRONG ADVICE= both front tyres unevenly worn low on edges

STRONG ADVICE= nsr brake binding

baby seat fitted in rear/nsf side light dim/exhaust deteriorating

Fail 8 Nov 2007 78,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 78,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2006 56,995 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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YF53 AXM is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YF53 AXM, 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 YF53 AXM registered?

YF53 AXM is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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