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YM52 KTC

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,459 mi
Last recorded135,459 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 KTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 135,459 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 134,984 miles

both headlight patterns

nearside front wheel buckled

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 4 Dec 2019 134,970 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both headlight patterns

nearside front wheel buckled

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2018 134,290 miles

all brake pipes are showing signs of corrossion

Fail 12 Dec 2018 134,284 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall splitting showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes are showing signs of corrossion

Pass 14 Nov 2017 130,611 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside front to back brake pipe corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2016 121,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 112,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 110,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 110,019 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2013

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 102,691 miles

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

O/S/F tyre inner edge worn

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

Small cut on inner face of the N/S/F tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2011 101,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 100,570 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 99,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2009 99,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 92,746 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 90,470 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 90,448 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 83,605 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 73,391 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 73,391 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 KTC is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Green 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 KTC, 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 KTC registered?

YM52 KTC is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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The MOT history for YM52 KTC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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