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YD03 ZEX

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,238 mi
Last recorded178,238 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 ZEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 178,238 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 167,928 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2016 167,848 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 157,540 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 157,310 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 150,399 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 150,399 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 143,264 miles

both head lamps deteriorated

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2013 143,154 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 135,859 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 135,846 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 126,379 miles

front inner brake pads appear to be worn

nearside wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 7 Sep 2010 116,624 miles

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

n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorating

Fail 7 Sep 2010 116,624 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 107,395 miles

both wishbone rear bushes pullimg out

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2008 98,392 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 89,358 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 88,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wing mirror cracked

Fail 1 Aug 2007 88,836 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 68,614 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 68,459 miles

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.

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 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.

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YD03 ZEX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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