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YF53 LSU

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,540 mi
Last recorded155,540 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 LSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 155,540 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 155,540 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 141,150 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 141,150 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s, calipers to fexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 127,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp frosted over

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2015 113,396 miles

A degree of corrossion on all rear brake pipes

Left hand headlight lens frosted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust deteriating

Right hand front wishbone rear bush starting to split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 113,396 miles

A degree of corrossion on all rear brake pipes

Left hand headlight lens frosted

Rear exhaust deteriating

Right hand front wishbone rear bush starting to split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 98,343 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Slight "HUM" from right hand front hub bearing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 98,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Slight "HUM" from right hand front hub bearing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 85,454 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 28 Feb 2013 85,454 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,780 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 76,780 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust bracket fractured

Pass 2 Mar 2011 65,224 miles

Left hand rear tyre tread depth 2mm

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,013 miles

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

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

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 28 Jan 2009 45,857 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 36,059 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,426 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 LSU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YF53 LSU, 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 LSU registered?

YF53 LSU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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