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YP53 EVH

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,613 mi
Last recorded98,613 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 98,613 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 98,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 87,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 87,596 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 71,885 miles

n/s rear coil spring end broken off

Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,227 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,361 miles

Advise front brake pads worn

Advise nearside front tyre worn

Advise nearside rear tyre worn

Engine and epc fault lamps illuminated

Fail 15 Oct 2012 61,361 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Advise front brake pads worn

Advise nearside front tyre worn

Advise nearside rear tyre worn

Engine and epc fault lamps illuminated

Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,120 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 48,616 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,657 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,374 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,123 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 21,372 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 EVH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EVH, 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 EVH registered?

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

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