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YH03 KVZ

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

208,709 mi
Last recorded208,709 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 KVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 208,709 miles

both front to rear brake pipes has slight play

n,s,f inner rack end has slight play

o,s,f track rod end has slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2017 195,965 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 188,101 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 179,786 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 179,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 177,912 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 176,280 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 176,275 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 174,243 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 170,382 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 148,292 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 124,627 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 100,869 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 78,702 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 53,340 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 KVZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KVZ, 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 KVZ registered?

YH03 KVZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 March 2003.

Is YH03 KVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 KVZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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