CarVerify

Free Car Check

YW03 EXB

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

197,376 mi
Last recorded197,376 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
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

RegistrationYW03 EXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
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

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 197,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 197,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 182,572 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 166,352 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 15,658 miles

front pads low

n/s/f door mirrow missing

Fail 15 Mar 2016 15,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

front pads low

n/s/f door mirrow missing

Pass 28 Jan 2015 140,972 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 140,972 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 146,895 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

emission levels high

front and rear plates slightly deteriorated

middle exhaust corroded / deteriorated and minor leak of gases

nearside and offside rear axle bushes deteriorated slightly

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to and from hoses slightly corroded and sheathing swollen

nearside front and offside rear arches slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 30 Jan 2014 146,895 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

** STRONG ADVISE ** nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

emission levels high

front and rear discs worn

front and rear plates slightly deteriorated

middle exhaust corroded / deteriorated and minor leak of gases

nearside and offside rear axle bushes deteriorated slightly

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to and from hoses slightly corroded and sheathing swollen

nearside front and offside rear arches slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear pads low

Pass 15 Aug 2012 141,950 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)

front discs worn

o/s/f lower arm bush worn

rear tyre started 2 perish

Fail 14 Aug 2012 141,943 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyre started 2 perish

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)

front discs worn

o/s/f lower arm bush worn

Pass 15 Aug 2011 136,469 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs faces slighly corroded

nearside and offside front and offside rear tyres worn on shoulders

offside front and rear tyre pressures low

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 136,411 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs faces slighly corroded

nearside and offside front and offside rear tyres worn on shoulders

offside front and rear tyre pressures low

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 130,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 130,644 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 119,704 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 106,484 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 106,484 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 96,311 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 83,754 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
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

YW03 EXB is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YW03 EXB, 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 YW03 EXB?

You can check the full history of YW03 EXB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YW03 EXB registered?

YW03 EXB is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is YW03 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW03 EXB shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YW03 EXB 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 YW03 EXB. 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.