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YR53 NWL

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,613 mi
Last recorded139,613 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 NWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2023 139,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 133,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 122,508 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 116,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 105,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 96,173 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 87,923 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,078 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,960 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,121 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,812 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,166 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,605 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,454 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,683 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,716 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 36,264 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,118 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre distorted

rear reg plate peeling

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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YR53 NWL is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YR53 NWL, 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 YR53 NWL registered?

YR53 NWL is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is YR53 NWL safe to buy?

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