MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
play in steering rack inner joints
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
play in steering rack inner joints (both sides)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pipes slightly corroded
n/s/r tyre low and wearing on outer edge
slight imbalance in front brakes
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Boot lid lock/release faulty only allowing boot to open with key.
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers outer covers upper mounting bushes perishing.
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Parking brake release button cover missing.
Recommend check/adjust tracking.
Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside rear child seat incorrectly fitted
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside rear child seat incorrectly fitted
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YG53 MFF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 YG53 MFF, 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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YG53 MFF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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