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YY03 AUF

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,700 mi
Last recorded100,700 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 AUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 100,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 100,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 99,640 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 99,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 91,952 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 87,339 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive dip stick tube area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

center exhaust sleeve corroded but not blowing

Fail 14 Feb 2019 87,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 85,474 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,359 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 80,972 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 80,940 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 77,846 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 74,865 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 71,955 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,243 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 54,044 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,785 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,696 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,688 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 26,319 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 20,335 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
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YY03 AUF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY03 AUF, 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 YY03 AUF registered?

YY03 AUF is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is YY03 AUF safe to buy?

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