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YF03 ORX

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

190,172 mi
Last recorded190,172 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 ORX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 190,172 miles

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

inner rack joints have slight play.

oil leak.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 180,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s inner and outer sill has surface rust corrosion.

slight rust corrosion on all four wheel arches.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 170,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s/f headlamp lenze deteriorating

n/s/r reverse light inop

Pass 30 Aug 2012 153,233 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 153,233 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 141,688 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 141,688 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 120,940 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 120,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 100,663 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 75,066 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 75,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,814 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 53,810 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 53,810 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,474 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 41,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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YF03 ORX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF03 ORX, 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 YF03 ORX registered?

YF03 ORX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YF03 ORX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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