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2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

163,707 mi
Last recorded163,707 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 163,707 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 163,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 158,454 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 11 Nov 2022 152,241 miles

underside undersealed

Fail 11 Nov 2022 152,241 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

underside undersealed

Pass 23 Nov 2021 143,422 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 143,413 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. no cat or dpf filter fitted (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil going in to exhaust from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 139,150 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust has slight leak at tail pipe

front brake flexibles slightly deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/r door hinge loose

o/s handbrake readings slightly low

o/s/r handbrake caliper lever not fully returning

o/s/r seat belt not fully checked, child seat fitted

radiator leaking?

rear tyres slight cracking

slight corrosion on brake pipes

suspension components corroded/heavily corroded eg front subframe, rear axle, front suspension arms, shock absorbers, springs etc

Fail 8 Oct 2020 139,150 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust has slight leak at tail pipe

front brake flexibles slightly deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/r door hinge loose

o/s handbrake readings slightly low

o/s/r handbrake caliper lever not fully returning

o/s/r seat belt not fully checked, child seat fitted

radiator leaking?

rear tyres slight cracking

slight corrosion on brake pipes

suspension components corroded/heavily corroded eg front subframe, rear axle, front suspension arms, shock absorbers, springs etc

Pass 2 Oct 2019 130,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts, o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

brake flexible ferrules slightly corroded

child seat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake slightly notchy

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight wear suspension bushes

suspension components corroded eg subframe, rear axle, shocks, arms etc

Fail 30 Sep 2019 130,477 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both, part of rear flexis to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts, o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

brake flexible ferrules slightly corroded

handbrake slightly notchy

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight wear suspension bushes

suspension components corroded eg subframe, rear axle, shocks, arms etc

Pass 4 Sep 2018 124,801 miles

brake flexibles slightly deteriorated

child seat fitted o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake poor/notchy

numerous brake pipes corroded (rears slight pitting)

slight deterioration in suspension bushes

suspension components corroded eg springs, shocks rear axle etc

Fail 3 Sep 2018 124,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join pipe between cat and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded

brake flexibles slightly deteriorated

child seat fitted o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake poor/notchy

numerous brake pipes corroded (rears slight pitting)

o/s/f indicator slightly white

slight deterioration in suspension bushes

suspension components corroded eg springs, shocks rear axle etc

Pass 21 Sep 2017 120,457 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears and o/s front to rear both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear hand brake leaver not returning fully hand brake feels notchy when applied

all brake disc slightly worn

both front tyres wearing on inner and perishing in tread

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded plus front to middle joining tube

front and rear shocks and springs corroded

general perishing to front and rear suspension bushes

under body corrosion and front sub frame plus rear cross member.

Fail 19 Sep 2017 120,457 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from hose to front join (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears and o/s front to rear both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear hand brake leaver not returning fully hand brake feels notchy when applied

all brake disc slightly worn

both front tyres wearing on inner and perishing in tread

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded plus front to middle joining tube

front and rear shocks and springs corroded

general perishing to front and rear suspension bushes

under body corrosion and front sub frame plus rear cross member.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 114,095 miles

slight play in n/s/ steering rack.

slight brake pipe corrosion on front and rear pipes

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus perishing on outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted o/s/r seat belt not fully inspected

general suspension bush perishing front and rear

general under body corrosion

o/s/r hand brake leaver on caliper dose not fully return.

rear shocks and coil springs corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2015 108,595 miles

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

Centre heat shield insecure

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

oil on min

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 101,190 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R Tyre cracking slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 101,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R Tyre cracking slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 26 Aug 2013 89,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

front tyres slightly worn

slight corrosion on brake discs

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 26 Aug 2013 89,239 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

front tyres slightly worn

slight corrosion on brake discs

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,771 miles

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

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 27 Aug 2012 80,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

centre bracket rusted off

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,092 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,744 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,444 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,618 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,012 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,670 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 WWE is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WWE, 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 WWE is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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