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YY53 AEN

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,531 mi
Last recorded158,531 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 AEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 158,531 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 158,531 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 151,456 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 138,226 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2014 114,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 98,120 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 98,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 80,556 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 80,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 63,644 miles

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

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 9 Apr 2010 49,154 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 49,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,450 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,656 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 23 Aug 2007 18,006 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 14,160 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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YY53 AEN is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver 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 YY53 AEN, 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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YY53 AEN is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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