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YS53 WSU

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,323 mi
Last recorded87,323 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 87,323 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 86,095 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2024 86,095 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 85,040 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 84,015 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2021 83,259 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 82,594 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 81,062 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 78,061 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 75,524 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 71,123 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 68,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 64,179 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded on 1st outer skin

Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,971 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,519 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2011 47,881 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,881 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,291 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 38,985 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,076 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,033 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 31,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,692 miles

Offside 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 WSU 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 87%.

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 WSU, 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 WSU registered?

YS53 WSU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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