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YH03 UBU

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

165,337 mi
Last recorded165,337 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 165,337 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 160,986 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2018 155,643 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 153,800 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 151,360 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 145,419 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 140,670 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 126,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 113,248 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 98,498 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 78,529 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 62,853 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 62,853 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 57,004 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 57,004 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 48,238 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 39,281 miles

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

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

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 UBU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH03 UBU registered?

YH03 UBU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is YH03 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 UBU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH03 UBU have outstanding finance?

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