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YR03 FPJ

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

181,398 mi
Last recorded181,398 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 FPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 181,398 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 181,285 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 165,252 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 146,604 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 125,380 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 105,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 105,371 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,723 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 72,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,890 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,614 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 54,909 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 46,712 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 37,712 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,761 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,584 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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YR03 FPJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YR03 FPJ, 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 YR03 FPJ registered?

YR03 FPJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YR03 FPJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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