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YT03 EDV

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

168,853 mi
Last recorded168,853 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 EDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 168,853 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 168,851 miles

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 159,050 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 159,049 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 144,502 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 144,502 miles

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 133,948 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 133,946 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 116,025 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt t/c/arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 116,025 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 107,290 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 97,474 miles

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)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 97,474 miles

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)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 89,010 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 89,010 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,553 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,478 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all brake discs pitted

rear registration plate slightly insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2013 78,476 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 70,395 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2012 70,395 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2011 66,920 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 62,163 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 55,642 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,160 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 47,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 38,746 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,139 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 33,139 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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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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