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YS03 AAJ

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

170,733 mi
Last recorded170,733 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 AAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 170,733 miles

Headlamp beam image poor

Offside front tyre worn slightly low on inner edge

Offside rear brakes binding slightly

Radiator leaking slightly

Fail 13 Jan 2021 170,728 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp beam image poor

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

Offside front tyre worn slightly low on inner edge

Offside rear brakes binding slightly

Radiator leaking slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2020 164,080 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 154,678 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 140,133 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2017 131,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 122,133 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 107,060 miles

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

Rear axle bushes split and poor

front lower arm bushes split and poor

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2015 107,052 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake discs corroded and poor

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

Rear axle bushes split and poor

front lower arm bushes split and poor

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 90,383 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,933 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer hanger slightly deteriorated.

exhaust deteriorated just after cat.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 63,838 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,825 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front & rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 37,911 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 35,174 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 35,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 6 May 2008 31,731 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,717 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,563 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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YS03 AAJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YS03 AAJ, 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 YS03 AAJ registered?

YS03 AAJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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