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YG03 UBJ

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

190,164 mi
Last recorded190,164 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 UBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2019 190,164 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

both front suspension top mounts worn advise replacement

Pass 17 Nov 2018 186,811 miles

odd wheel fitted n/s/f

Fail 8 Nov 2018 186,806 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

odd wheel fitted n/s/f

Pass 14 Nov 2017 180,552 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 180,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 176,931 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT GAITORS PIN HOLED

FRONT LOWER ARM BALL JOINT GAITORS PERISHING

HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS POOR

TEMP REPAIR TO REAR EXHAUST BRACKET

Pass 19 Oct 2015 165,058 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 165,058 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 152,287 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 152,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 136,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 136,170 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 124,862 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 May 2012 124,862 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2011 117,749 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2010 107,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2010 107,143 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 94,008 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 94,008 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 83,234 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 72,456 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 72,231 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 52,813 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 1 Mar 2006 52,813 miles

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

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 UBJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 UBJ, 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 UBJ registered?

YG03 UBJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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