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YT53 DXF

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,666 mi
Last recorded181,666 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 181,666 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 170,167 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 170,142 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 168,103 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2020 168,099 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 167,221 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 167,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2018 164,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 160,344 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear brake pipe starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Aug 2016 151,315 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 138,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2014 126,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 110,735 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 110,735 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 99,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Aug 2012 99,438 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Aug 2011 85,597 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 76,639 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 76,627 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 60,570 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 52,238 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 39,522 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 DXF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DXF, 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 DXF registered?

YT53 DXF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is YT53 DXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT53 DXF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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