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YM52 MVK

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,495 mi
Last recorded174,495 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 MVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 174,495 miles

Beam axle covered in underseal near mounting bolt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 174,400 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone rear bushes perished and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle fractured corroded and holed (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 171,616 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and perished in tread

both headlamps oxidized resulting in poor head lamp images

Pass 7 Sep 2023 168,906 miles

general corrosion to underside

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2022 165,118 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

O/S/F inner sill lip damaged

O/S/R fog light slightly discolored

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leaks

Pass 31 Aug 2021 160,410 miles

Both rear indicators discolored

Both rear tyres cracking in treads and edges

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

O/S/R fog discolred

Rear main brake pipe above rear axle corroded

oil leaks

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 156,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2019 151,707 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 145,896 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisey upon lock

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 145,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisey upon lock

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 140,264 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 18 Aug 2017 140,264 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Jun 2016 133,315 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

poor dip beam images headlamps oxidized

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated also middle section deteriorated and blowing

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 122,335 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded inner faces

front brake pads low

rear silencer heavily corroded

undertray fitted obscuring some items

Fail 4 Jun 2015 122,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs worn/corroded inner faces

front brake pads low

rear silencer heavily corroded

undertray fitted obscuring some items

Pass 5 Jun 2014 112,706 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 5 Jun 2013 101,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded/peeling

Fail 5 Jun 2013 101,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded/peeling

Pass 11 Jun 2012 88,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2012 88,352 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush detioriated

Pass 6 Jun 2011 74,294 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 61,286 miles

offside rear brake binding

Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,719 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,341 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,214 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 MVK is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVK, 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 MVK registered?

YM52 MVK is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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The MOT history for YM52 MVK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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