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YH03 UBB

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,181 mi
Last recorded190,181 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 UBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 190,181 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside front (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside & nearside front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside front lower back wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower back wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

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)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake efficiency only just met

play in steering rack inner joints

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

sills bent/damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2015 190,181 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside front (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside & nearside front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside front lower back wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower back wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

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)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake efficiency only just met

play in steering rack inner joints

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

sills bent/damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2014 177,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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)

offside rear light lens slightly cracked but not affecting light output or colour

slight mist of oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 177,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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)

offside rear light lens slightly cracked but not affecting light output or colour

slight mist of oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 169,747 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chip on front windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2012 157,902 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 157,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 148,491 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 143,396 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 129,505 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 99,333 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 99,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 79,125 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 58,701 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 58,701 miles

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

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 UBB is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBB, 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 UBB registered?

YH03 UBB is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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