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YS52 VGX

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

150,859 mi
Last recorded150,859 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 VGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 150,859 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 150,858 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 132,134 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 132,027 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 110,714 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 110,714 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 107,787 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 107,787 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 104,020 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 104,995 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 102,915 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 102,915 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,343 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 99,343 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 97,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very small movement steering rack o/s end joint

Pass 31 Mar 2008 94,161 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 86,940 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2006 79,424 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 79,424 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YS52 VGX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YS52 VGX, 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 YS52 VGX registered?

YS52 VGX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is YS52 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS52 VGX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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