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YR53 YPK

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

103,266 mi
Last recorded103,266 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 103,266 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 99,647 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 93,413 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 86,140 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 79,219 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 74,595 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 70,012 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 63,149 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,029 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 60,749 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,636 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,905 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 57,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,232 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 52,232 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 45,792 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 40,155 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 34,225 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,654 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,660 miles

advise movement in o/s & n/s front wish bone rear bushes but appears to be design rather than wear

advise n/s front tyre getting close to legal limits of 1.6mm

Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,809 miles

advise movement in o/s & n/s front wishbone rear bushes but appears to be design rather than wear

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 YPK is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 YPK, 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 YPK registered?

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

Is YR53 YPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 YPK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR53 YPK have outstanding finance?

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