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YS03 JJF

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,084 mi
Last recorded180,084 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 JJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 180,084 miles

exhaust corroded centre mounting broken but exhaust secure

front number plate water damaged

rear brake pads wearing low close to limit

rear coil springs corroded

slight movement in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 7 Dec 2011 152,123 miles

exhaust corroded / rempory repair to centre mount

gearbox oil leak

rear beam axle bushes age cracking

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2010 118,138 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Fail 17 Jul 2010 117,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

rear brake discs poor

Pass 4 Jul 2009 97,666 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

stone chips in screen

Fail 2 Jul 2009 97,608 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

age cracking to suspension rubbers

stone chips in screen

Pass 1 Jul 2008 83,237 miles

cuts to rear tyres

damage to n/s outer sill

damage to rear bodywork

wear on front tyre edges

both aims on lower limits

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 71,111 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 53,531 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 JJF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JJF, 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 JJF registered?

YS03 JJF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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