MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +system deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both+patterns/output slightly poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
no reverse lamp
o/s mirror unit damaged
sill etc showing corrosion
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding bearing unchecked (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured detatched (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +system deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both+patterns/output slightly poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
no reverse lamp
o/s mirror unit damaged
sill etc showing corrosion
Central exhaust mount detatched
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear lamp lense damaged
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust box badly corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust box badly corroded
Rear Exhaust box rusted
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust box rusted
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres getting low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YU03 KOD is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 YU03 KOD, 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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YU03 KOD is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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