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YG03 YPW

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,443 mi
Last recorded89,443 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 89,443 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 88,021 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 87,403 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 87,111 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 87,009 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 85,956 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 83,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 79,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 76,213 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 72,082 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,038 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,902 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,197 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,916 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,449 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,252 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,613 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,676 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,152 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 21,163 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 17,490 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 YPW is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG03 YPW registered?

YG03 YPW is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is YG03 YPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG03 YPW shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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