MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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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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