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Y33 TSX

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

226,428 mi
Last recorded226,428 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 TSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 226,428 miles

Surface rust in places

Pass 22 Apr 2025 212,436 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Surface rust

Pass 3 Sep 2023 210,803 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 204,119 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

No rear seats fitted to test seat belts

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 192,595 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 185,150 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Aug 2020 185,150 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 175,817 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2018 166,523 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 150,803 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 150,798 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 142,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 133,120 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 133,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 118,770 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 107,896 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 95,013 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 95,013 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 82,650 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 67,914 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,958 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,868 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,106 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,301 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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Y33 TSX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y33 TSX, 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 Y33 TSX registered?

Y33 TSX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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