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YS53 MUC

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,099 mi
Last recorded181,099 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 MUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 181,099 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 181,099 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 170,051 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 157,006 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 146,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 135,132 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 118,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 102,209 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 102,209 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 87,774 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 87,774 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 72,838 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,999 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,498 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 32,724 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
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YS53 MUC is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS53 MUC, 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 YS53 MUC registered?

YS53 MUC is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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