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YM52 FJY

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,123 mi
Last recorded147,123 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 FJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 147,123 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 147,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 145,694 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively rear both (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 145,689 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively rear both (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 140,766 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 140,766 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure rear both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 133,799 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 126,392 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 120,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 120,451 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 116,177 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 114,131 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jun 2013 105,075 miles

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

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

front/rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 99,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all four discs corroded

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight play in n/s/f d mount bush

stone chips to screen

Pass 24 Jan 2011 89,702 miles

o/s/f tyre 3/4mm

rear box outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front and rear discs corroded

n/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on outer edge

slight fluffing to o/s/f seat belt

stone chips to screen

Fail 21 Jan 2011 89,702 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front and rear discs corroded

n/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre 3/4mm

rear box outer skin corroded

slight fluffing to o/s/f seat belt

stone chips to screen

Pass 21 Jan 2010 82,832 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 70,586 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2008 58,582 miles

rear axle bushes starting to crack

rear number plate starting to separate

Pass 8 Jan 2007 45,039 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 45,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 33,511 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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YM52 FJY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YM52 FJY, 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 YM52 FJY registered?

YM52 FJY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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