2003 Volkswagen Bora 1.6L Petrol · YY53 AHC
2003 Volkswagen Bora (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 131,369 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BORA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY53 AHC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2022
- 131,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY53 AHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Bora (YY53 AHC) between September 2006 and February 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits exhaust blowing at flexy (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
YY53 AHC Mileage History
- 04/09/200629,364 mi
- 05/10/200733,995 mi+4,631 mi
- 03/10/200838,953 mi+4,958 mi
- 02/07/200942,433 mi+3,480 mi
- 02/07/200942,433 mi
- 24/06/201048,083 mi+5,650 mi
- 22/06/201156,229 mi+8,146 mi
- 26/06/201263,334 mi+7,105 mi
- 26/06/201372,306 mi+8,972 mi
- 02/07/201372,306 mi
- 26/06/201481,241 mi+8,935 mi
- 26/06/201481,241 mi
- 22/06/201590,527 mi+9,286 mi
- 12/07/201698,365 mi+7,838 mi
- 13/07/201698,365 mi
- 10/07/2017107,031 mi+8,666 mi
- 09/07/2018115,311 mi+8,280 mi
- 10/07/2018115,311 mi
- 04/07/2019122,588 mi+7,277 mi
- 06/07/2019122,589 mi+1 mi
- 06/07/2020128,443 mi+5,854 mi
- 06/07/2020128,443 mi
- 01/02/2022131,369 mi+2,926 mi
Average of roughly 6,619 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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