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YG53 WTZ

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,202 mi
Last recorded156,202 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 WTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 156,202 miles

both sides rear coil springs corroded, both sides front brake discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened, rear exhasut bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2014 146,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre pereshied on the outter wall

surface rust underneath vehicle but not affecting its strength

Pass 29 Oct 2013 141,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2013 134,649 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

vechile has just met required parking brake performence at the time of test therefore it will require brake adjustment in future

Pass 31 Mar 2013 134,649 miles

vechile has just met required parking brake performence at the time of test therefore it will require brake adjustment in future

Pass 2 Apr 2012 120,019 miles

Nearside rear tyre low and out of shape

Tracking possibly out

offside front tyre worn edges

offside rear tyre low and nail (not leaking)

service/maintenence light on

Fail 2 Apr 2012 120,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre low and out of shape

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tracking possibly out

offside front tyre worn edges

offside rear tyre low and nail (not leaking)

service/maintenence light on

Pass 18 Mar 2011 106,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged

left outer cv boot leaking grease

Fail 18 Mar 2011 106,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate damaged

left outer cv boot leaking grease

Fail 24 Mar 2010 88,605 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 88,605 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 69,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front tyres wearing

Pass 30 Mar 2009 69,574 miles

front tyres wearing

Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,007 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 34,755 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 WTZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YG53 WTZ, 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 YG53 WTZ registered?

YG53 WTZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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