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YM53 AYN

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,516 mi
Last recorded67,516 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 AYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 67,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion rear axle

Pass 29 Nov 2024 64,979 miles

Nearside CV gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion rear axle

Fail 29 Nov 2024 64,979 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside CV gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion rear axle

Pass 9 Nov 2023 62,783 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 62,758 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NO visible tread inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 60,715 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside front CV gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion rear axle

Surface corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 28 Oct 2021 58,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front CV boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion BOTH rear shocker casings

Surface corrosion rear axle

Surface corrosion sub frame

Pass 7 Oct 2020 55,109 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 51,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,337 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 45,458 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 45,459 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,455 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,758 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 38,391 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 36,061 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 33,285 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 30,732 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,720 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,049 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,998 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 23,568 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 19,144 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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YM53 AYN is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YM53 AYN, 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 YM53 AYN registered?

YM53 AYN is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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