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YM03 WLK

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,049 mi
Last recorded177,049 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 WLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2024 177,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 176,073 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing has tape covering corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2020 163,527 miles

Front steering rack slightly rough on rotation

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension modified lowered

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front suspension modified lowered

Offside Front wing has tape on edge covering corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2020 163,362 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system at brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is inoperative no damping effect (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is inoperative no damping effect (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front steering rack slightly rough on rotation

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing has tape on edge covering corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2018 155,882 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads changed only on NSR

Fail 8 Oct 2018 155,880 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Both sides rubbing against driveshafts (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 144,587 miles

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

Centre exhaust mount broken

Engine Stabiliser Rubber Mounting Worn

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 144,255 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 Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Centre exhaust mount broken

Engine Stabiliser Rubber Mounting Worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 133,406 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 133,406 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 121,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 106,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 93,803 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 86,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/f rack end

Fail 16 Jun 2011 77,748 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,748 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,280 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 64,280 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 52,240 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 45,399 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,704 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 31,327 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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YM03 WLK is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YM03 WLK, 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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YM03 WLK is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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