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YD03 TAH

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,788 mi
Last recorded133,788 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 TAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2013 133,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front steering arm slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2013 133,788 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

off side front steering arm slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2012 127,713 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 127,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 119,342 miles

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front inner c.v joint gaitor insecure

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2011 119,319 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front inner c.v joint gaitor insecure

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 26 Feb 2011 109,564 miles

AL BRAKE DISCS PITTED

BOTH HEADLIGHTS AIM SLIGHTLY LOW -WE HAVE TRIED

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 93,656 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 93,656 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 84,063 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

hazard warning light switch sticks

offside rear light lens damaged

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Fail 20 Feb 2008 84,063 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

hazard warning light switch sticks

offside rear light lens damaged

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 15 Sep 2006 71,986 miles

offside rear lamp lens cracked

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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YD03 TAH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YD03 TAH, 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 YD03 TAH registered?

YD03 TAH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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