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YG53 WWH

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

224,160 mi
Last recorded224,160 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 224,160 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 211,735 miles

Body has slight corrosion near side arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 211,735 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2017 187,065 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 170,603 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 170,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2015 155,486 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 155,486 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2014 141,869 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 141,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs heavily worn and pitted

Pass 10 May 2013 133,653 miles

Both front tyres worn down to 3-4mm of tread and drivers rear tyre down to 2-3mm of tread

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Inner faces of front brake discs corroded

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

Rear coil springs and dampers corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 122,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2012 122,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 110,090 miles

Both front bottom arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 96,406 miles

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

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

Front tyres wearing on inside edges of tread (2-3mm in centre)

Rear brake discs worn (JUST meeting MOT standards) and binding slightly-advise replacement

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

Windscreen damaged in zone A

Fail 17 May 2010 96,406 miles

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

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

Front tyres wearing on inside edges of tread (2-3mm in centre)

Rear brake discs worn (JUST meeting MOT standards) and binding slightly-advise replacement

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen damaged in zone A

Fail 2 Oct 2008 68,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers side front tyre worn down to 3-4mm

Front number plate slightly damaged

Minor cracks present on drivers side rear tyre (tread worn down to 3-4mm)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2008 68,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers side front tyre worn down to 3-4mm

Front number plate slightly damaged

Minor cracks present on drivers side rear tyre (tread worn down to 3-4mm)

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2007 55,828 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,623 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 WWH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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