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YF53 NVR

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

149,786 mi
Last recorded149,786 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 NVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 149,786 miles

Rear rear axle general age related corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2025 149,780 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear axle general age related corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2024 146,027 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 146,027 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped not allowing check (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 143,058 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 143,008 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working no rear position lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights need lens polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns sill lip deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 132,295 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 115,104 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 115,103 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 107,512 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 102,956 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 102,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 99,682 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slight smear of grease

Pass 15 Aug 2017 95,922 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 92,523 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 92,460 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 88,645 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 85,004 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 82,027 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,727 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,541 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,219 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 66,253 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 66,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 59,017 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 58,971 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 48,349 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NVR is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YF53 NVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF53 NVR registered?

YF53 NVR is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is YF53 NVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF53 NVR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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