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YP53 LGE

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,055 mi
Last recorded142,055 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2026 142,055 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 139,717 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 137,325 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 134,689 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 131,730 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 119,922 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 111,918 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 104,269 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 94,703 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,728 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 73,086 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 62,400 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 50,296 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 39,361 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,765 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 31,448 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,191 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SMEARING SCREEN SLIGHTLY. BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ,CORRODED ON INNER FACES.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,590 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 23,479 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,792 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 LGE is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LGE, 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 YP53 LGE registered?

YP53 LGE is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is YP53 LGE safe to buy?

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