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WR03 MYC

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,329 mi
Last recorded108,329 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 MYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 108,329 miles

Both head light lens very cloudy marginal pass

Offside Front Inner Boot loose out end

Fail 9 May 2015 105,900 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine warning light on.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight damage to rear number plate.

Slight delamination on front number plate.

Pass 9 May 2015 105,900 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine warning light on.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight damage to rear number plate.

Slight delamination on front number plate.

Pass 8 May 2014 102,655 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 102,655 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 May 2013 98,629 miles

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

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

rear springs corroded

Fail 6 May 2013 98,629 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine managment light on

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

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

nearside front tyre perished and close to limits

offside front tyre perishing in tread

rear springs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 95,161 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 90,515 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 90,512 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 84,644 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 84,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

high level stop light not working

Pass 4 Apr 2009 77,824 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 70,745 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 64,835 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 64,835 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 52,187 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 52,152 miles

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

Offside 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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WR03 MYC is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WR03 MYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR03 MYC registered?

WR03 MYC is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is WR03 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR03 MYC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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