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YL03 YLA

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,271 mi
Last recorded121,271 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 YLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 121,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 121,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 108,886 miles

coolant low.outer sills slightly dameged

Fail 25 Apr 2017 108,886 miles

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

coolant low.outer sills slightly dameged

Pass 17 Mar 2015 101,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cat heat shield loose

Pass 12 Oct 2013 93,534 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear coilsprings corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 84,588 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED/OFF/NEAR SIDE REAR TYRES OUTER WALLS PERISHED

Pass 30 Mar 2011 76,768 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 76,641 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BONNET DAMAGED/ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 25 Mar 2010 69,501 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,047 miles

near side rear tyre run flat damade

Pass 29 May 2007 54,174 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 41,973 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 41,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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YL03 YLA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YL03 YLA, 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 YL03 YLA registered?

YL03 YLA is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is YL03 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 YLA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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