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YG03 EAC

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,393 mi
Last recorded127,393 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 EAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 127,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 127,349 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 123,521 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 123,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 118,349 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by st rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has cut`s on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has cut`s on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 118,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by st rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has cut`s on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has cut`s on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 116,167 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 114,037 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 112,753 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 111,788 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/front tyre has cut on side wall

o/s/rear disc corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 11,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

n/s/front tyre has cut on side wall

o/s/rear disc corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 110,158 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 107,181 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 106,137 miles

Engine ECU fault light illuminated.

brake discs corroded.

Fail 20 Nov 2012 106,135 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

** Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split / tear.**

ALL BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED / IN A POOR CONDITION

Engine ECU fault light illuminated.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 100,243 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 100,240 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 88,534 miles

o/s front tyre tread depth very close to legal limit

Fail 3 Aug 2010 88,528 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 67,731 miles

all brake pads low.

slight cracks on n/s rear tyre inner wall.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 55,164 miles

offside front wheel hub bent

Pass 17 May 2006 50,427 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 49,007 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 EAC is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YG03 EAC, 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 EAC registered?

YG03 EAC is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YG03 EAC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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