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YY53 CUH

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,263 mi
Last recorded88,263 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 CUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 88,263 miles

Both inner front brake discs are worn

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 77,951 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 77,926 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 62,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 54,233 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 54,233 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 45,339 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,653 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 36,653 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 36,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,935 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 19,935 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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 CUH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YY53 CUH, 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 YY53 CUH registered?

YY53 CUH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is YY53 CUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY53 CUH shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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