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174,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
both front tyres worn on edges and perished in tread
both headlamps oxidized resulting in poor head lamp images
general corrosion to underside
undertrays fitted
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
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front suspension top mount noisey upon lock
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
engine oil leaks
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
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
front brake discs worn/corroded inner faces
front brake pads low
rear silencer heavily corroded
undertray fitted obscuring some items
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
child seat fitted to n/s/r
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some items
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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)
offside rear brake binding
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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)
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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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YM52 MVK is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 January 2003.
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