MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust backbox peeling
slight play in n/s/f track rod end
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear silencer outer case insecure
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear silencer outer case insecure
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak on gearbox
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
oil leak on gearbox
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YV03 EAJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YV03 EAJ, 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 YV03 EAJ registered?
YV03 EAJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 7 August 2003.
Is YV03 EAJ safe to buy?
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