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YR03 KAX

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

232,955 mi
Last recorded232,955 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 232,955 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower rear corner of wing assembly rusted through, panel secure, not affecting structural integrity.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 232,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower rear corner of wing assembly rusted through, panel secure, not affecting structural integrity.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 227,345 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 223,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 211,569 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arms ( inner rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 211,569 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arms ( inner rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 178,813 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 178,813 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 157,990 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 150,514 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 144,693 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 144,693 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 138,098 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 131,528 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 122,193 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 110,286 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 99,932 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 88,655 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 74,964 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 63,971 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 52,530 miles

rear discs corroded

slight corrosion o/s/f disc inner face

Fail 26 Feb 2007 52,530 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

slight corrosion on o/s/f brake disc inner face on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2006 38,662 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 KAX is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KAX, 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 KAX registered?

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

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The MOT history for YR03 KAX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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