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YR03 TUH

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,769 mi
Last recorded113,769 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 TUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 113,769 miles

front brake disks corroding

front subframe corroding

general corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm corroding

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bush peeling

nearside and offside rear suspension coil spring corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2025 106,947 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 98,604 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 92,632 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides plus bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 92,632 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides plus bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 88,059 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 82,638 miles

Exhaust silencer delaminating

Pass 25 Jan 2020 79,236 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 72,892 miles

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

Nearside Front windscreen has a small damage less than 3mm outside zone A

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met the legal requirements and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to the legal required limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 65,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 61,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,869 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 59,869 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 58,073 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,053 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 53,567 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,641 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,366 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,258 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,087 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,918 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,640 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,349 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 TUH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR03 TUH registered?

YR03 TUH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is YR03 TUH safe to buy?

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