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YS53 OYN

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,733 mi
Last recorded154,733 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 OYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 154,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/dpf (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has damage in zone "B" which is not in the drivers view when assessed from the drivers seat

Fail 28 Mar 2017 154,649 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Statutory seat belt missing centre lap belt (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/dpf (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has damage in zone "B" which is not in the drivers view when assessed from the drivers seat

Pass 29 Mar 2016 142,301 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 133,973 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 122,660 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 108,366 miles

Both rear discs slightly corroded

N/s rear tyres has small cuts on the outer side wall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 105,363 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 103,372 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 100,880 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 89,502 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 76,799 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 76,799 miles

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

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

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

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 OYN is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OYN, 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 OYN registered?

YS53 OYN is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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