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YX53 TWA

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,595 mi
Last recorded122,595 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 TWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 122,595 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 113,921 miles

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

exhaust centre and rear sections deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2016 113,919 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust centre and rear sections deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2015 102,554 miles

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

Nearside exhaust rear section deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2015 102,554 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside exhaust rear section deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 90,324 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

advise on cat weld blowing slightly

advise on rear back box skin coroaded but not blowing

Fail 24 Sep 2014 90,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise on cat weld blowing slightly

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

advise on rear back box skin coroaded but not blowing

Pass 16 Oct 2013 78,161 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,238 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 67,238 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,451 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nsf rack arm has slight play

nsr tyre inner edge starting to go out of shape

rear brakes have some bind

Pass 25 Sep 2010 53,505 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,273 miles

osf rack end ball joint has slight play advise replacment

Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,696 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

rack arm osf has slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,974 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,955 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 TWA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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