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YS03 XYJ

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,689 mi
Last recorded123,689 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 XYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 123,689 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 109,832 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 102,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 98,378 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 96,104 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 96,104 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 94,907 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 92,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2019 92,764 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 91,442 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 90,159 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 87,694 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 84,097 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 84,097 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 79,883 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 72,804 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 66,356 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 61,328 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 61,328 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 52,988 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 48,221 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 40,230 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 32,696 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 22,999 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 XYJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XYJ, 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

How do I check the history of YS03 XYJ?

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What year was YS03 XYJ registered?

YS03 XYJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is YS03 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS03 XYJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS03 XYJ have outstanding finance?

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