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YH03 DJZ

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,989 mi
Last recorded120,989 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 DJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 120,989 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 102,264 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 88,650 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 88,650 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 76,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 63,105 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 63,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 50,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer wall rubber seperating slightly,- not to cords.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 37,657 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,406 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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YH03 DJZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH03 DJZ, 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 YH03 DJZ registered?

YH03 DJZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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