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YF03 WBJ

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,012 mi
Last recorded100,012 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 WBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 100,012 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 100,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 94,993 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,673 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 88,673 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 83,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 83,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust front bracket broken but still supported

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 75,978 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 68,221 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,069 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,439 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,352 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 39,895 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,386 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres have light cracking to tyre shoulders

Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,652 miles

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 17,563 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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YF03 WBJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF03 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

YF03 WBJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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