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YH03 LYC

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,772 mi
Last recorded168,772 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 LYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 168,772 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

ns mirror damaged

oil leaks

Fail 1 Apr 2016 168,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper various places (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

ns mirror damaged

oil leaks

Fail 18 Dec 2015 165,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

front bumper insecure

gear box mounting boshes worn

oil leake

Pass 2 Dec 2014 143,521 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 137,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 131,155 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 131,153 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2011 119,734 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 112,464 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 106,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 94,274 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 94,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 92,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 92,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 77,452 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 77,452 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 67,902 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 LYC is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YH03 LYC, 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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YH03 LYC is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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