CarVerify

Free Car Check

YU03 NZH

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,182 mi
Last recorded165,182 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 NZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 165,182 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And O/S, but now affecting beam image quality. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn And O/S/R also. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And O/S/R also, to exposed blistered protective paint coatings. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And N/S/F also. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn, on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Section of seatback insecure, and not locking into position.

Oil leak, from turbo intercooler pipework, and serious oil leak, on rear of engine.

Fail 24 Oct 2023 165,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185, not 195. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And O/S, but now affecting beam image quality. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn And O/S/R also. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And O/S/R also, to exposed blistered protective paint coatings. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid And O/S. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And N/S/F also. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn, on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Section of seatback insecure, and not locking into position.

Oil leak, from turbo intercooler pipework, and serious oil leak, on rear of engine.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 160,724 miles

BOTH Headlamp lens deteriorated.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And O/S/R also. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wing/arch has temp tape repair, to corrosion/sharp edge

Oil leak from turbo induction pipework/intercooler area mainly.

Rear Axle swivel bushes showing slight perishing.

Fail 12 Oct 2022 160,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

BOTH Headlamp lens deteriorated.

Boot access only via through loading of rear seatbacks releasing/folding flat.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And O/S/R also. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wing/arch has temp tape repair, to corrosion/sharp edge

Oil leak from turbo induction pipework/intercooler area mainly.

Rear Axle swivel bushes showing slight perishing.

Pass 28 Sep 2021 156,684 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded covered in tape

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Roof racks loose but secure

Fail 28 Sep 2021 156,681 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded covered in tape

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Roof racks loose but secure

Pass 16 Oct 2020 153,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 153,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Minimal effort when brake applied (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 152,001 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/front inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 152,000 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/front inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 147,544 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 147,543 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 145,830 miles

Offside Front corrosion started

Offside Rear tyre air pressure low

Pass 19 Oct 2016 143,404 miles

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

Offside Front wing corrosion started---

Pass 16 Sep 2015 139,983 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 139,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyers ,inner and outer edges orn ,bad--- (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 136,750 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 136,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

front brake flexible hoses perished

Pass 13 Aug 2013 127,217 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 10 Jul 2013 126,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 116,392 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 116,392 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 110,207 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 110,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jul 2010 103,083 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 94,385 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 87,355 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 81,064 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 59,977 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 59,977 miles

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

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
Full Volkswagen Bora reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YU03 NZH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NZH, 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 YU03 NZH?

You can check the full history of YU03 NZH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YU03 NZH registered?

YU03 NZH is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is YU03 NZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 NZH shows 30 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YU03 NZH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YU03 NZH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.