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YS03 AJU

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,630 mi
Last recorded123,630 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 123,630 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 123,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 105,474 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 102,059 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 92,436 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 83,593 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 83,593 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 72,428 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/rear brake slightly uneven application

Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,428 miles

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

o/s/rear brake slightly uneven application

Fail 19 Jun 2009 62,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,145 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 51,792 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,787 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,295 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 AJU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YS03 AJU, 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 YS03 AJU registered?

YS03 AJU is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is YS03 AJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS03 AJU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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