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YX03 ZSP

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,870 mi
Last recorded102,870 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 ZSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 102,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Slight lift and noise on both front strut tops

Fail 13 Nov 2018 102,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Slight lift and noise on both front strut tops

Pass 12 Dec 2017 97,512 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 92,955 miles

Front Brake hose ferrules corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode. Slight play in rack ends. Lift on front strut top mounts.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 87,623 miles

Front Strut top bearings stiff and noisy (N/s & O/s.

Slight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 9 Dec 2015 87,618 miles

Headlamp aim too high N/s & O/s (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (inc flexi) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (inc flexi) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Strut top bearings stiff and noisy (N/s & O/s.

Slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 5 Dec 2014 82,137 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Lift in both front strut top bushes. O/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to seperate. Front and rear brakes slightly out of balance.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 82,135 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Lift in both front strut top bushes. O/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to seperate. Front and rear brakes slightly out of balance.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 77,355 miles

Both front lower arms, rear bushes starting to seperate.

O/s/f strut top mounting jerky.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 77,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front lower arms, rear bushes starting to seperate.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 72,422 miles

Both front lower arms rear bushes bonding failing.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 72,415 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front lower arms rear bushes bonding failing.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 67,320 miles

Slight damage on windscreen. Rear brake discs corroded. Slight play in steering rack. Slight play in O/s/f wheel bearing. Front top strut bushes slightly rough.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 62,812 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 20 Dec 2010 62,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 56,946 miles

Slight play in o/s rack end.

Fail 14 Dec 2009 56,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in o/s rack end.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 49,613 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,957 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 36,468 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 27,979 miles

Light cut to O/S/R tyre, (inner sidewall.)

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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YX03 ZSP is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YX03 ZSP, 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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YX03 ZSP is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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