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YE03 KCY

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,875 mi
Last recorded92,875 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 KCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 92,875 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 92,081 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 90,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 90,816 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 85,349 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,628 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust centre hanger insecure

n/s/r brake binding slightly and inner pad wearing low

Pass 7 Jun 2012 74,369 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 67,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,360 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 54,130 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,819 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 37,788 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 29,070 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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YE03 KCY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YE03 KCY, 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 YE03 KCY registered?

YE03 KCY is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YE03 KCY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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