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YT03 KWG

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

221,403 mi
Last recorded221,403 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 KWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 221,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

stone chip in zone B

Pass 18 Mar 2023 207,610 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 191,402 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 171,348 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 155,642 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 145,840 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 138,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front driveshaft gaiter has sight weepage

both rear disc corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2017 130,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 125,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 125,353 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 120,516 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 120,516 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 114,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 108,001 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 107,819 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 99,804 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 99,549 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nial in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2011 92,856 miles

pipes on fuel line slight leak on middle section of line

Pass 3 Mar 2010 83,291 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no access to boot!

Fail 26 Feb 2010 83,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no access to boot!

Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,943 miles

FUEL PIPE DAMP ON UNDER SIDE OF CAR

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

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

SIGNS OF GREASE LEAKING FROM OFF SIDE DRIVESHAFT BOOT

Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,978 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,916 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 38,866 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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YT03 KWG is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YT03 KWG, 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 KWG registered?

YT03 KWG is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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