MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit age cracks in wall (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
engine covers & undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (2055516) (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
engine covers & undertrays fitted
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone/chip (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
engine cover fitted
undertray fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone/chip (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
engine cover fitted
undertray fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both head lamps deteriorated
nearside mirror glass cracked
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both head lamps deteriorated
nearside mirror glass cracked
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both wishbones rear bushes deteriorated
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both wishbones rear bushes deteriorated
front inner brake pads appear to be worn
nearside wishbone rear bush splitting
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorating
both wishbone rear bushes pullimg out
rear exhaust box deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f wing mirror cracked
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f wing mirror cracked
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
YD03 ZEX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 ZEX, 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
How do I check the history of YD03 ZEX?
You can check the full history of YD03 ZEX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YD03 ZEX registered?
YD03 ZEX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 August 2003.
Is YD03 ZEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for YD03 ZEX shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YD03 ZEX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YD03 ZEX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.