CarVerify

Free Car Check

YS53 GHA

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,077 mi
Last recorded136,077 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 GHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 136,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2020 127,271 miles

all springs corroded

both front strut tops slight play

both front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear tyres slightly cracked and castellated

slight oil leak

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Sep 2020 127,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

slight oil leak

all springs corroded

both front strut tops slight play

both front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

both front tyres on 2mm

heat shield slightly insecure

rear discs heavily corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear tyres slightly cracked and castellated

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2019 114,344 miles

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

both front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust has slight leak

fuel tank straps corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Mar 2019 114,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

both front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust has slight leak

fuel tank straps corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2018 102,660 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

exhaust has a minor leak

fuel tank straps corroded

rear discs slightly scored

rear springs corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 102,660 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

exhaust has a minor leak

fuel tank straps corroded

rear discs slightly scored

rear springs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 90,395 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front - rear brake pipe slightly corroded

both dip beam images poor

exhaust slightly leaking from flexi pipe

front tyre cracked and on 3mm

rear tyres on 2mm and cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2017 90,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front - rear brake pipe slightly corroded

both dip beam images poor

exhaust slightly leaking from flexi pipe

front tyre cracked and on 3mm

rear tyres on 2mm and cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2016 78,460 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 78,460 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,939 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,328 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 58,200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes only just met balance requirement

Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes only just met balance requirement

Pass 5 Apr 2011 53,377 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,945 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,499 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,942 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 28,182 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 28,025 miles

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
Full Volkswagen Bora reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YS53 GHA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 95,004 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YS53 GHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YS53 GHA?

You can check the full history of YS53 GHA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YS53 GHA registered?

YS53 GHA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is YS53 GHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 GHA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS53 GHA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YS53 GHA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.