MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
underside undersealed
underside undersealed
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
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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)
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)
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
both front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated
front tyres slightly worn
slight corrosion on brake discs
slight corrosion on brake pipes
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight bind on rear brakes
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
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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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