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YR03 JXJ

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,687 mi
Last recorded150,687 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 JXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 150,687 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 150,540 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint disconnected (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested exhaust diconnected (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 143,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 131,805 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 131,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 131,528 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 128,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush worn

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 128,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush worn

Offside Front tye worn on outside edge

Fail 30 Aug 2016 128,586 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump on engine (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front brake discs inner faces in poor condition

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edges

Offside front top suspension mount slight free play

Oil leak from turbo hoses

Pass 7 Sep 2015 120,135 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 112,037 miles

car has after market suspension parts fitted

Pass 7 May 2013 102,709 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 102,709 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 95,606 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 95,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 87,553 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 77,961 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 70,275 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 56,838 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner b/pad only braking 1/3 of disc

Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,329 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 24,324 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 JXJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR03 JXJ, 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 JXJ registered?

YR03 JXJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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