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YS03 KBP

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,556 mi
Last recorded124,556 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 KBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 124,556 miles

Both headlamps slightly clouded.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 115,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Fail 13 Nov 2018 115,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 103,549 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 103,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 90,227 miles

both front headlamps poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2016 90,227 miles

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

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

both front headlamps poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,760 miles

exhaust system poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition

rear brakes sticking

Fail 18 Nov 2014 73,502 miles

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

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

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion exhaust.

corrsion rear brake discs.

corrsion tank straps.

front tyres 3mm.

surface rust brake pipes.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 73,502 miles

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion exhaust.

corrsion rear brake discs.

corrsion tank straps.

front tyres 3mm.

surface rust brake pipes.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 66,500 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre only just met tread depth requirements

Fail 18 Nov 2013 66,500 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre only just met tread depth requirements

Fail 19 Nov 2012 59,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all road wheels trim covers

Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,723 miles

all road wheels trim covers

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 53,358 miles

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

all brake discs poor condition

exhaust poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,358 miles

all brake discs poor condition

exhaust poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,100 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 38,982 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 28,438 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 18,662 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 14,461 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 KBP is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KBP, 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 KBP registered?

YS03 KBP is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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