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AD03 YEG

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,323 mi
Last recorded116,323 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 116,323 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

car has slightly misfire

Pass 4 Jun 2022 113,119 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose center (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

car has a missfire

Pass 5 Jun 2021 108,144 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

car has a misfire

Pass 5 Jun 2020 104,087 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

car has a missfire

Pass 18 May 2019 98,595 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 98,589 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 5 May 2018 92,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2017 87,600 miles

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2016 83,205 miles

Front Radius arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2015 78,205 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2014 72,294 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 67,426 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 60,417 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 60,417 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,687 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 41,991 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 37,613 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 33,411 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,457 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 21,461 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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AD03 YEG is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AD03 YEG, 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 AD03 YEG registered?

AD03 YEG is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 July 2003.

Is AD03 YEG safe to buy?

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