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YP53 ELV

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

155,050 mi
Last recorded155,050 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 ELV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 155,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 145,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 136,690 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 126,142 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 116,617 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 116,599 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 100,221 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 100,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 89,616 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 81,246 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm, lower outside centre 3/4 [205/55/16v]

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2015 81,246 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn to 2mm, lower outside centre 3/4 [205/55/16v]

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2014 70,692 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low on inner tread.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 70,692 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low on inner tread.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 62,924 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 56,051 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 55,061 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,987 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 41,000 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,232 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 31,452 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 30,203 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,203 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,385 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,380 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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YP53 ELV is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YP53 ELV, 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 YP53 ELV registered?

YP53 ELV is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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