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YR53 YPW

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

203,660 mi
Last recorded203,660 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 YPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 203,660 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 193,900 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 180,759 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 167,532 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 153,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 144,002 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 143,990 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 128,856 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 128,856 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 116,282 miles

Nearside Front Outer edge worn on tyre.

Nearside Rear Stepped wear on inner edge

Offside Front Outer edge worn on tyre.

Offside Rear Stepped wear on inner edge.

Pass 19 Sep 2015 109,787 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 104,435 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres are perished.

Both wiper blades are starting to smear screen.

Exhaust centre bracket is broken.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 104,428 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front and nearside rear tyres are perished.

Both wiper blades are starting to smear screen.

Exhaust centre bracket is broken.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape.

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 99,370 miles

Exhaust centre bracket is insecure.

Nearside rear outer tyre wall is perished.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 99,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust centre bracket is insecure.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear outer tyre wall is perished.

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

Rear brakes are binding slightly.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 93,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust center mount insecure

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2012 93,452 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust center mount insecure

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2011 86,605 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 86,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 80,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake discs are worn.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 80,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear brake discs are worn.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 61,606 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,465 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 55,456 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,583 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YPW is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR53 YPW, 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 YPW registered?

YR53 YPW is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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