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YO53 VDV

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,465 mi
Last recorded152,465 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 VDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 152,465 miles

x2 rear shockers damp-hetshield insecure-exhaut corroded-coil springs corroded-rear diacs worn low-0 rear pads low-wishbone bushes slightkly perished-front pads low-x2 top mounts slght play-

Pass 30 Jan 2014 142,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 132,624 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 123,535 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 113,740 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 113,740 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 97,095 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 81,433 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 81,433 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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YO53 VDV is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YO53 VDV, 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 YO53 VDV registered?

YO53 VDV is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is YO53 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO53 VDV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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