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YG53 UMT

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,732 mi
Last recorded93,732 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 UMT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 93,732 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 87,353 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 87,353 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,464 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,929 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,823 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 66,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,986 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,609 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,229 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 42,210 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,229 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,030 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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YG53 UMT is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YG53 UMT, 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 YG53 UMT registered?

YG53 UMT is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is YG53 UMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG53 UMT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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