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YF53 YCZ

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

244,698 mi
Last recorded244,698 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 244,698 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear & both front wheel arches corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 223,244 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 214,438 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 208,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 192,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 176,822 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 155,582 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 147,710 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 143,034 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 138,455 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 132,703 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 123,972 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 114,350 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

advise both inner track rod ends /drum sticks

Pass 25 Jul 2007 106,660 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 99,558 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape inner tread pattern.

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front tyre wearing low outer tread to side wall.

rear brake discs corroded on edge.

steel object in offside rear tread pattern.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 99,558 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape inner tread pattern.

offside front tyre wearing low outer tread to side wall.

rear brake discs corroded on edge.

steel object in offside rear tread pattern.

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 YCZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YF53 YCZ, 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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YF53 YCZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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