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YO53 VNY

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,083 mi
Last recorded135,083 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 VNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 135,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 120,544 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 120,496 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 117,471 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 102,828 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 102,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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 VNY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YO53 VNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YO53 VNY registered?

YO53 VNY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is YO53 VNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO53 VNY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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