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YT53 CRV

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,171 mi
Last recorded85,171 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 CRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 85,171 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 81,819 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 81,819 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front bumper edge insecure o/s/f damage to vehicle body

Pass 25 Jul 2015 77,023 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 77,023 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 71,519 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 71,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 61,411 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 55,342 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,709 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,025 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,951 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 33,404 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 27,308 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,170 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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YT53 CRV is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver 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 YT53 CRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT53 CRV registered?

YT53 CRV is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YT53 CRV safe to buy?

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