MOT Status
ValidMileage
135,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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FRONT/REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
FRONT/REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES
SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES
FRONT DISCS WORN/PITTED
SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORROSION PRESENT
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside HEADLIGHT LENS DULL
SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORROSION PRESENT
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
slight corrosion to front subframe and rear suspension
slight corrosion to rear brake pipes
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn .....and o/s/front.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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YR53 UKU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 UKU, 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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How do I check the history of YR53 UKU?
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What year was YR53 UKU registered?
YR53 UKU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is YR53 UKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YR53 UKU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YR53 UKU have outstanding finance?
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