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YX53 TVZ

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,719 mi
Last recorded159,719 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 TVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2023 159,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, brake pipe outer cover swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe outer cover swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe outer cover swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, brake pipe outer cover swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 153,705 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in lower offside corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to and from flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 147,079 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to and from flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 140,380 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 124,876 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 109,567 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 99,855 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 99,855 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 93,096 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 93,089 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,478 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 78,478 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,102 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 64,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,037 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,505 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 59,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,310 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,180 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,063 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 38,864 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,593 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,506 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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YX53 TVZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YX53 TVZ, 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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YX53 TVZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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