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YT53 KTL

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,399 mi
Last recorded133,399 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 133,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 133,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 118,543 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 108,770 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2014 99,788 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 90,604 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 80,174 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 70,408 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,408 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,141 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 49,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,350 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 40,454 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2006 29,722 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 29,722 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 KTL 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 73.3%.

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 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 KTL, 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 YT53 KTL registered?

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

Is YT53 KTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT53 KTL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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