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YP03 ZVD

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,204 mi
Last recorded105,204 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 ZVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 105,204 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under vehicle corrosion/components covered with substance/underseal

Fail 11 Jul 2026 105,204 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under vehicle corrosion/components covered with substance/underseal

Pass 7 Jul 2025 87,299 miles

front subframe and suspension arms corroded-front and rear brake discs corroded/pitted/slightly worn-rear exhaust box corroded/outer skin peeling off-

osr and nsf coil springs corroded-rear axle corroded-osf top shocker mounting slight lift-

Pass 13 Jul 2024 82,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 82,277 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 76,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake effort just met requirements

Fail 11 Jul 2023 76,133 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake effort just met requirements

Pass 13 Jul 2022 70,263 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 64,439 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 64,439 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 59,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 59,547 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2019 53,443 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 48,781 miles

both rear tyres splitting .. o/s bottom arm front bush has small amount of play

Pass 5 Jul 2017 43,340 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 39,851 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 38,398 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 14 Jul 2014 36,692 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 35,608 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 35,608 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 33,941 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 31,422 miles

fromt brake disc pitted/ worn

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 6 May 2011 31,422 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

fromt brake disc pitted/ worn

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,045 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 25,221 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 22,056 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 18,854 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 14,318 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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YP03 ZVD is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP03 ZVD, 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 YP03 ZVD registered?

YP03 ZVD is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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