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YS03 TNF

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,401 mi
Last recorded72,401 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 TNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 72,401 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 67,874 miles

eml on

Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,090 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 63,090 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,890 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust flxi corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 49,379 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe split

Fail 5 Aug 2013 49,379 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust flexi pipe split

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,062 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 28 Aug 2012 48,062 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,878 miles

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

driverside handbrake outer casing worn inner cable working ok.

exhaust centre bracket broken exhaust still secure.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 46,878 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

driverside handbrake outer casing worn inner cable working ok.

exhaust centre bracket broken exhaust still secure.

Pass 31 Jul 2010 43,382 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,491 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,724 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 16,385 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 16,385 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 24,248 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 TNF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TNF, 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 TNF registered?

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

Is YS03 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS03 TNF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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