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YP53 LDX

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

192,062 mi
Last recorded192,062 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 LDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 192,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 192,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 182,290 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 182,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 176,991 miles

front+rear tyres low-n/s/f steering arm has slight play-both suspension top mountings have slight lift-rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2013 176,991 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front+rear tyres low-n/s/f steering arm has slight play-both suspension top mountings have slight lift-rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 167,566 miles

nearside front rack has slight play inner joint

Fail 16 Jan 2012 167,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front rack has slight play inner joint

Pass 28 Jan 2011 152,673 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

nsf mirror has slight cracks

steering column slight movement

Fail 27 Jan 2011 152,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

nsf mirror has slight cracks

steering column slight movement

Pass 28 Jan 2010 133,051 miles

both rear tyres on limit

nsf rack end slight play

osf wishbone rear bush slight worn

slight judder front brakes

Fail 28 Jan 2010 133,051 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres on limit

nsf rack end slight play

osf wishbone rear bush slight worn

slight judder front brakes

Fail 28 Jan 2010 133,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres on limit

nsf rack end slight play

osf wishbone rear bush slight worn

slight judder front brakes

Pass 27 Jan 2009 120,288 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 103,681 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2007 95,281 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 95,250 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LDX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LDX, 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 LDX registered?

YP53 LDX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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