MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,604 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
service required
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Spare tyre defective
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YY53 WEX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 2004 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 92,898 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 WEX, 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 22 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 WEX registered?
YY53 WEX is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 January 2004.
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