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YE03 NAU

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,249 mi
Last recorded168,249 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 NAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 168,249 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 163,594 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 156,546 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 156,546 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 148,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat shield loose

Pass 15 Dec 2011 134,245 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 128,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 124,535 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 111,442 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 111,442 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 95,750 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 89,361 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 NAU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NAU, 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 NAU registered?

YE03 NAU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is YE03 NAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE03 NAU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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