MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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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 ()
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brakes only just met balance requirement
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)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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.
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YS53 GHA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 October 2003.
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