MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt t/c/arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt t/c/arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)
Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel BRAKE PERFORMANCE CLOSE TO MINUMUM (3.1.6b)
Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel BRAKE PERFORMANCE CLOSE TO MINIMUM (3.1.6b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel BRAKE PERFORMANCE CLOSE TO MINUMUM (3.1.6b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel BRAKE PERFORMANCE CLOSE TO MINIMUM (3.1.6b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
all brake discs pitted
rear registration plate slightly insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
all brake discs pitted
rear registration plate slightly insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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YT03 EDV is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 YT03 EDV, 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 YT03 EDV registered?
YT03 EDV is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 26 March 2003.
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