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YS03 KSN

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,141 mi
Last recorded134,141 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 KSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 134,141 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 134,141 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen O/S N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 130,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe insecure (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 130,696 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mount worn/ insecure worn clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe insecure (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

plastic under trays insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2016 124,044 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 114,201 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 114,201 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 108,632 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 108,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 101,239 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 93,078 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 93,078 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 89,086 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 82,625 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 72,155 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 72,155 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 61,596 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 51,013 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 39,722 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 KSN is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KSN, 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 KSN registered?

YS03 KSN is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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