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YH03 UBA

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,714 mi
Last recorded168,714 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 UBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 168,714 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 158,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s mirror damaged

windows tinted

Fail 5 Jan 2015 158,720 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

o/s mirror damaged

windows tinted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2013 148,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine light on

general corrosion

o/s door mirror casing missing

slight play steering columb

windows tinted

Pass 7 Jan 2013 133,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust sleeve deteriorated

windows tinted

Fail 7 Jan 2013 133,116 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust sleeve deteriorated

windows tinted

Pass 4 Jan 2012 116,704 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

center exhaust mntg broken

engine light on

slight leak power steering pipe

slight play steering columb

windows tinted

Fail 4 Jan 2012 116,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

center exhaust mntg broken

engine light on

slight leak power steering pipe

slight play steering columb

windows tinted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 98,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

center exhaust mntg broken

engine light on

o/s/f hub cap missing

rear no plate poor condition

slight play steering columb

windows tinted

Fail 7 Jan 2011 98,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

center exhaust mntg broken

engine light on

o/s/f hub cap missing

rear no plate poor condition

slight play steering columb

windows tinted

Pass 8 Jan 2010 77,616 miles

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

play steering columb

windows tinted

Fail 4 Jan 2010 77,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management light on

play steering columb

windows tinted

Pass 6 Jan 2009 56,461 miles

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

slight play steering columb

windows tinted

Fail 6 Jan 2009 56,461 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play steering columb

windows tinted

Pass 7 Jan 2008 38,383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,145 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 24,133 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 UBA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol 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 UBA, 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 UBA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 April 2003.

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