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YP53 EVG

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,537 mi
Last recorded166,537 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 EVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 166,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

slight oil leak

Pass 9 May 2017 157,991 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front bottom ball joint dust covers perishing

both front suspension arm bushes perishing

headlight lenses cloudy

various brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

Fail 8 May 2017 157,991 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front bottom ball joint dust covers perishing

both front suspension arm bushes perishing

headlight lenses cloudy

various brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

Fail 31 Mar 2017 157,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust in rusty condition

heat shield loose

offside front brake binding

rust forming on front and rear suspension components

Pass 26 Mar 2016 155,717 miles

all brakes have slight bind

both head lights have poor beam image

n/s/f rack boot twisted

Fail 26 Mar 2016 155,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brakes have slight bind

both head lights have poor beam image

n/s/f rack boot twisted

Pass 3 Apr 2015 152,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake pipe corrosion / both front tyres on limit / both head lights have poor beam image / front springs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2015 152,420 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 146,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

The exhaust heat shield is loose but not attecting the exhaust system

Fail 28 Feb 2013 140,086 miles

Centre Exhaust Heat Shield insecure

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 140,086 miles

Centre Exhaust Heat Shield insecure

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 136,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2011 128,299 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 114,800 miles

Auxilary belt noisy

Exhaust Centre mount broken off on welds,but still secure to vehicle structure

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 94,070 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 74,162 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 53,162 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 EVG is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YP53 EVG, 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 EVG registered?

YP53 EVG is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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