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YX03 TVD

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,695 mi
Last recorded153,695 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 TVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 153,695 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 139,595 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 139,492 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 132,367 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 132,367 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 125,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 118,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 115,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in front tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2011 107,770 miles

slight play felt at steering wheel

Pass 11 Aug 2010 99,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2010 99,263 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2009 89,889 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 89,889 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 83,240 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 75,811 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 75,811 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 56,332 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 56,332 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 41,036 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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YX03 TVD is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YX03 TVD, 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 YX03 TVD registered?

YX03 TVD is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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