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YG03 CCZ

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,015 mi
Last recorded202,015 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 CCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 202,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 28 Oct 2025 202,015 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 12 Nov 2024 194,721 miles

All four suspension coil springs are corroded

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (inner surfaces) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Stain down rear of engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 183,230 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 170,073 miles

Coolant leak Around the cambelt area ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 158,323 miles

Coolant leak Around the cam belt area ()

Exhaust system is corroded and front flexi is weak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 158,202 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken upper part broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak Around the cam belt area ()

Exhaust system is corroded and front flexi is weak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 146,887 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 146,761 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 28 Jun 2019 125,472 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2019 125,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 115,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 108,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 100,401 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease by

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened appear to be blueish indicating a bind. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened as above (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre is scallopoing

Fail 21 Jun 2016 100,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre is scallopoing

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease by

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened appear to be blueish indicating a bind. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened as above (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 86,121 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear wheels are binding slightly and discs becoming discoloured suggest further inspection.

o/s inner cv boot leaking some grease by.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,741 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 76,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise exhaust mount near front pipe is corroded away.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 76,255 miles

advise exhaust mount near front pipe is corroded away.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,661 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,116 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 69,116 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,306 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,748 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 23,602 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 19,270 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,979 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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YG03 CCZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG03 CCZ, 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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YG03 CCZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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