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YG03 DAA

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,378 mi
Last recorded166,378 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 DAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 166,378 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 166,378 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 153,999 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 150,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, uneven wear inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 142,145 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt strong advise (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge strong advise (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 137,468 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

strong advise offside front tyre wearing on outer edge (keep an eye on)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 137,464 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

strong advise offside front tyre wearing on outer edge (keep an eye on)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 131,009 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

temp repair to centre exhaust

Fail 30 Jul 2013 131,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

temp repair to centre exhaust

Pass 11 Jul 2012 120,553 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front exhaust deteriorated to limit

Pass 12 Jul 2011 109,918 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear brake discs worn and badly corroded

both rear tyres worn close to limit

offside front inner wheel arch missing

offside outer cv gator weeping grease

offside sill damaged by poor jacking

offside wiper blade deterioated

Fail 12 Jul 2011 109,918 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear brake discs worn and badly corroded

both rear tyres worn close to limit

offside front inner wheel arch missing

offside outer cv gator weeping grease

offside sill damaged by poor jacking

offside wiper blade deterioated

Pass 27 Feb 2010 102,180 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 88,612 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 73,039 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 53,834 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,776 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 DAA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DAA, 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 YG03 DAA registered?

YG03 DAA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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