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WV03 HYC

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

143,640 mi
Last recorded143,640 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 HYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 143,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 142,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 140,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 140,327 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 137,104 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Feb 2022 137,104 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 134,785 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 134,785 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 133,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished in the treads .

Reduced effort from offside rear park brake.

Fail 14 Feb 2020 133,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre perished in the treads .

Reduced effort from offside rear park brake.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 128,760 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 122,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 116,712 miles

Both head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 111,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 111,042 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 101,676 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,810 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 90,553 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 78,189 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 66,992 miles

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

light misting of oil from power steering pipe

Pass 16 Feb 2011 57,975 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 45,283 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,452 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 31,616 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,036 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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WV03 HYC is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WV03 HYC, 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 WV03 HYC registered?

WV03 HYC is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is WV03 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV03 HYC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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