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YD03 UNX

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

194,329 mi
Last recorded194,329 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 UNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 194,329 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 194,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 192,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front rear bush deteriorated

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

all tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2020 190,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 182,561 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 182,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 170,424 miles

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

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

exhaust fumes entering passenger compartment.

Fail 28 Apr 2018 170,296 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 158,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 157,891 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 146,449 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

air bag light doesnt illuminate

Pass 7 May 2015 134,328 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavy play to both front strut top mounts STRONG ADVISE

heavy play to rear axle mounting bushes STRONG ADVISE

Fail 2 May 2015 134,198 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavy play to both front strut top mounts STRONG ADVISE

heavy play to rear axle mounting bushes STRONG ADVISE

Pass 29 May 2014 123,806 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2014 120,910 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 113,606 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 102,487 miles

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

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

Poor beam patterns both headlamps

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

Warning light on in dash

Fail 13 Feb 2012 102,470 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Poor beam patterns both headlamps

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

Warning light on in dash

Pass 11 Feb 2011 91,873 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Feb 2010 82,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 82,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 74,775 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,176 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 52,307 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both number plates deteriating

slight scuffing to both rear tyres

Pass 24 Jan 2006 40,896 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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YD03 UNX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UNX, 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 UNX registered?

YD03 UNX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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