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WX03 YKY

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,181 mi
Last recorded190,181 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 YKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 190,181 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 169,650 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 169,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 154,574 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S AND O/S SILLS DAMAGED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 147,601 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 140,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

rear no. plate fading

Fail 7 Oct 2016 140,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

rear no. plate fading

Pass 14 Sep 2015 133,328 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake discs corroded

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 133,184 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake discs corroded

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 122,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

non-standard anti-roll bar link fitted to nearside front

Fail 12 Sep 2014 122,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

non-standard anti-roll bar link fitted to nearside front

Pass 16 Sep 2013 114,043 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 105,085 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 94,940 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 94,940 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 86,570 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 80,653 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 80,559 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 71,679 miles

n/s/f shock absorber damp.

o/s wiper smears screen.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

center exhaust box weld to hanger coming adrift.

Pass 4 May 2007 57,623 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 42,877 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WX03 YKY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WX03 YKY, 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 WX03 YKY registered?

WX03 YKY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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