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YS53 OYG

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,791 mi
Last recorded119,791 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 OYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 119,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 113,093 miles

offside rear tyre tread low and worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2016 113,069 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre tread low and worn on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 109,806 miles

EML light on

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 98,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 84,262 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 84,262 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,628 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,544 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 47,268 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in front tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2008 39,748 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 39,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,808 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 19,359 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 19,353 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,044 miles

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

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

advise offside rear door not opening from either inside or out.

nearside front arch liner missing.

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 OYG is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OYG, 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 OYG registered?

YS53 OYG is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is YS53 OYG safe to buy?

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