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YM52 ZXH

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

252,850 mi
Last recorded252,850 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 ZXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 252,850 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 252,848 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 246,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine + transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 246,735 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine + transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 237,720 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2020 237,649 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 233,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight movement nearside front suspension top mounting

Fail 10 Jan 2020 233,577 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight movement nearside front suspension top mounting

Pass 15 Jan 2019 226,052 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 226,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 219,434 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 3 Jan 2017 212,702 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2016 206,120 miles

N/S front cv boot has small hole

N/S rear brake binding

O/S front shock absorber leaking

Fail 8 Jan 2015 197,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 197,899 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 184,908 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 184,908 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 176,025 miles

head light images deteriorating (need polishing)

o/s/f shocker damp

Pass 3 Feb 2012 164,590 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 164,590 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 153,313 miles

both front headlamps slightly faded given poor beam image

Pass 29 Jan 2010 142,095 miles

rear discs worn / corroded

rear pads low

Fail 6 Feb 2009 134,016 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 134,016 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 123,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 123,479 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 111,869 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 80,598 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 ZXH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZXH, 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 ZXH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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