MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,088 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside panel damage
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Mil light on
Nearside panel damage
Mil light on
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Inner joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Mil light on
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside rear tyre perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin . (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin . (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin . (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin . (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Childs seat fitted to nearside rear
Engine management light illuminated
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Childs seat fitted to nearside rear
Engine management light illuminated
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
mil light on
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
mil light on
engine light on
slight play in offside of steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
engine light on
offside front tyre worn on edge
slight play in offside of steering rack
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight play in offside steering arm
weld broken on centre exhaust bracket
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight play in offside steering arm
weld broken on centre exhaust bracket
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
n/s/f tyre worn low & punctured
n/s/f tyre worn low & punctured
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YL53 LJU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
Across all 2004 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 92,898 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 YL53 LJU, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YL53 LJU is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 6 February 2004.
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