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YH03 VHF

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,261 mi
Last recorded64,261 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 VHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 64,261 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 64,261 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,518 miles

N/S door mirror missing

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,487 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 51,487 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,146 miles

Brake Discs Corroded & Worn

Centre Exhaust Bracket Broken But Exhaust Secure

NSF & OSF Outer CV Gaitors Deteriorated & Leaking Slightly

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

OSF Inner Driveshaft Gaitor Deteriorated & Leaking Slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,442 miles

Centre Metal Exhaust Bracket Broken But Exhaust Is Secure

Front Brake discs Corroded On Their Inner Faces

Heat Shield Below Catalytic Converter Slightly Insecure

NSR Tyre Perished / Cracking

Fail 5 Apr 2013 44,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Metal Exhaust Bracket Broken But Exhaust Is Secure

Front Brake discs Corroded On Their Inner Faces

Heat Shield Below Catalytic Converter Slightly Insecure

NSR Tyre Perished / Cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,487 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 41,487 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)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 41,433 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Battery terminal insecure

Engine managment light illuminated

O/S/R tyre badly perished, nearly showing cords

Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,055 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,050 miles

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

offside rear trye part flat

Pass 6 May 2009 30,629 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,664 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 22,301 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 16,529 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 VHF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

YH03 VHF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YH03 VHF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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